Social Implications of the American Revolution
War Geography
British Figures in the American Revolution
Patriots and allies in the American Revolution
Battles of the Revolution
100

True or False: The American Revolutionary War proved extremely decisive to colonial families. 

True. 

100

What colony did the battles of Lexington and Concord occur in? 

Massachusetts 

100

What were "redcoats"? 

A moniker given to British troops due to the bright red wool coats they wore as their uniform. 
100

What nickname was given to Francis Marion, of Marion's Brigade, known for his harassment of disruption of British operations during their southern campaign? 

The Swamp Fox. 

100

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution? 

The Battle of Yorktown. 

200

Who did the phrase "all men are created equal" refer to when the Declaration of Independence was originally written in 1776? 

Wealthy, white, males 

200

What river did George Washington cross in order to defeat the Hessians? 

The Delaware River 

200

Who was Banastre Tarleton? 

A British officer known for his ruthless execution of surrendering patriots, he spread fear throughout Britain's campaign in the southern colonies. 

200

Who was "Molly Pitcher"? 

This was a moniker for Mary Hays. She was known by this name as she brought water to soldiers fighting against the British. 

200

The outcome of which battle led to the United State's acquisition of formal alliances with both France and Spain? 

The Battle of Saratoga. 

300

What marginalized group did the British include in their plans to take control of the Southern states? 

Slaves

300

What state did the battle of Yorktown occur in? 

Virginia 

300

What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown?

General Charles Cornwallis 

300

Who was Baron Von Steuben?

A Prussian military officer, and drill sergeant for the Continental Army. 

300

On Christmas morning, in an act of desperation, George Washington attacked the Hessian mercenaries employed by the British camped across the Delaware river, and achieved a resounding victory. What battle was this? 

The Battle of Trenton 

400

How did American women support the war effort during the American Revolution? 

They ran farms and businesses, raised money for the war effort, made clothes for soldiers, and served as nurses, messengers, and spies. 

400

Why was Boston an important city in the American Revolution? 

It provided access to Boston harbor, and was the birthplace of the Revolution. 

400

What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of New York?

General William Howe 

400

Who was Marquis de Lafayette? 

A young French Noblemen, inspired by the ideologies of the American Revolution, he served as the commander of a group of elite French soldiers whom which he volunteered to support the war effort.   

400

In which Battle was the "Shot heard round the world"? 

The Battle of Lexington (and Concord.) 

500

Why did most Native Americans choose to side with the British in the American Revolution? 

They hoped a British victory would safeguard their tribal lands, and relieve the pressures of relentless European expansion. (Royal proclamation of 1763.) 

500

On what hill did the majority of the fighting during the Battle of Bunker Hill actually occur? 

Breed's Hill 

500

What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of Saratoga?

General John Burgoyne 

500

Who was John Paul Jones? 

A Scottish sailor who had been accused of piracy by the British, he distinguished himself to the French and proved a valuable asset to the Colonial Navy during the War. 

500

After the Battle of Trenton, General Charles Cornwallis attempted to pursue and defeat the Continental Army. Employing deception by leaving their campfires burning, in what battle did the Continental Army defeat Cornwallis' forces? 

The Battle of Princeton.