American Revolution Part 1& 2 Quiz

Which of the following was a strength for the colonial forces (militiamen & Continental Army):

Which of the following was a strength for the British forces:

The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred just outside of this important Massachusetts city:

In June 1776, shortly before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a fleet of British naval ships approached this city:

Which of the following best describes what mercenaries are:

Hessians were mercenaries from:

General Washington and his soldiers crossed this river to launch a surprise attack on December 25, 1776:

This brief battle, which occurred immediately after Washington’s crossing was a major victory for the Continental Army:

Mary Ludwig Hays, who took the place of her husband loading cannons on the battlefield after he was injured was known as “Molly Pitcher” because she’d bring this to soldiers:

Valley Forge is in this state

During the winter of 1777-1778, General George Washington and the Continental Army made this location their winter camp

A wealthy Frenchman he volunteered to serve on the side of the Continental Army and became an effective military commander

The Continental Navy launched its first offensive attack against a British supply base that was located here

A decorated military drill master, he helped train the Continental Army greatly improving their discipline and effectiveness

In addition to France, both _____ and _______ also joined the side of the colonists