Historical Figures
Who became the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. Benjamin Franklin
B. George Washington
Why were the Patriots told “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes” at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A. They wanted to scare the British soldiers.
B. They needed to save ammunition and wait until the enemy was close before firing.
C. They were trying to surrender peacefully.
B. They needed to save ammunition and wait until the enemy was close before firing.
What was the main goal of the Declaration of Independence?
A. To create the U.S. Constitution
B. To declare that the colonies were free from British rule
C. To start a new war with France
B. To declare that the colonies were free from British rule
Who helped train Washington’s army at Valley Forge?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Baron von Steuben
C. Paul Revere
B. Baron von Steuben
Which battle convinced France to join the war on the American side?
A. Battle of Lexington and Concord
B. Battle of Saratoga
C. Battle of Yorktown
B. Battle of Saratoga
What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
A. To ask the king to make peace and avoid war
B. To declare independence from Britain
C. To create a new colonial army
A. To ask the king to make peace and avoid war
What were the German soldiers who fought for the British called?
A. Redcoats
B. Minutemen
C. Hessians
C. Hessians
What was a major problem the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge?
A. They had too many soldiers and not enough space.
B. They suffered from cold weather, hunger, and lack of supplies.
C. They were attacked every day by the British.
B. They suffered from cold weather, hunger, and lack of supplies.
Which treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
A. Treaty of Paris (1783)
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Ghent
A. Treaty of Paris (1783)
Who is called the "Father of the U.S. Navy"?
A. John Paul Jones
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. George Washington
A. John Paul Jones
How did George Washington surprise the British at the Battle of Trenton, and why was it important?
A. He attacked at night during a snowstorm; it gave the Continental Army a needed victory and boosted morale.
B. He built a new fort; it stopped the British from advancing.
C. He signed a peace treaty; it ended the war early.
A. He attacked at night during a snowstorm; it gave the Continental Army a needed victory and boosted morale.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are “grievances,” and name one complaint the colonists had about King George III.
A. Rules for the army; the colonists wanted more soldiers
B. Complaints about the king; he taxed them without their consent
C. New laws passed by the colonies; they wanted stricter control
B. Complaints about the king; he taxed them without their consent
Why was the Siege of Yorktown important, and how did France help the Americans win?
A. It was the last major battle; France sent troops and ships to help trap the British.
B. It was the first battle of the war; France trained the soldiers.
C. It was a small skirmish; France provided only food supplies.
A. It was the last major battle; France sent troops and ships to help trap the British.