Question 1

Who was the 6 foot 6 inch leader of the Green Mountain Boys?

Accepted Answer

Ethan Allen

Answer

Ben Franklin

Answer

George Washington

Answer

Henry Knox

Question 2

Which American colonel stole the British cannons at Fort Ticonderoga?

Accepted Answer

Henry Knox

Answer

Nathan Hale

Answer

Ethan Allen

Answer

George Washington

Question 3

Who was the 21 year old teacher who ended up becoming a Patriot spy?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Answer

Henry Knox

Answer

Ben Franklin

Answer

Ethan Allen

Question 4

A soldier who is paid to fight for another country is called...

Accepted Answer

a mercenary

Answer

a traitor

Answer

a spy

Answer

a really good soldier

Question 5

What was the name of the mercenaries hired by the British to fight against the Patriots?

Accepted Answer

Hessians

Answer

Redcoats

Answer

Minutemen

Answer

Loyalists

Question 6

Which Patriot general betrayed the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Arnold

Answer

John Burgoyne

Answer

Ethan Allen

Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 7

How much did British cannons weigh?

Accepted Answer

5000 pounds

Answer

5,000,000 pounds

Answer

500 pounds

Answer

50 pounds

Question 8

When did the Patriots surprise the Hessians in their attack on Trenton?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Day

Answer

Valentine's Day

Answer

New Years Day

Answer

Halloween

Question 9

What was NOT  one hardship the Patriots endured during the war?

Accepted Answer

Poor Internet connection

Answer

lack of warm clothes and shoes

Answer

lack of important supplies

Answer

lack of food

Question 10

Why did African Americans fight in the war?

Accepted Answer

Many were offered freedom in exchange for their service

Answer

they were paid a lot of money

Answer

most soldiers in the army were African American

Answer

they were well-respected in the army

Question 11

How many African Americans served in the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

About 5,000

Answer

over one million

Answer

African Americans were not allowed in the army

Answer

less than 100

Question 12

What nickname was given to women who would help the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

Molly Pitcher

Answer

Super Salley

Answer

Brave Betty

Answer

Helpful Hannah

Question 13

Which was NOT a way women contributed to the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

many became top generals

Answer

disguised themselves as men and joined the army

Answer

brought food to soldiers

Answer

helped in place of their wounded husbands

Question 14

Where did the Continental Army have its toughest winter?

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Answer

Ticonderoga

Answer

Saratoga

Answer

Boston

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