Revolutionary War

Which had a greater population at the beginning of the Revolution: Britain or the colonies?

• Britain

• The colonies

Where in the colonies did the Loyalists have the strongest presence?

• New England

• The Middle colonies

• The Southern colonies

• The Loyalists did not have a strong presence anywhere in the colonies

The colonies relied heavily on what kind of armed force?

• Professional troops

• Militias

• Mercenaries

• None of the above

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the impact of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation?

• It convinced many enslaved people to fight for the British

• It convinced many enslaved people to fight for the Patriots

• It prevented African Americans from serving in the British army

• It prevented African Americans from serving in the Patriot army

Which of the following represented a geographical disadvantage for the British?

• Being trapped by the Appalachian mountains

• Having to cross the Atlantic Ocean

• Fighting on their home ground

• Being unaccustomed to the harsh New England winters

The _____________ sided with Britain, whereas the ____________ sided with the colonies.

• Loyalists; Patriots

• Patriots; Loyalists

• British; colonists

• Colonists; British

The British relied heavily on which kind of armed force?

• Professional troops

• Hessian (German) mercenaries

• Militias

• None of the above

Which of the following adjectives best describes Washington's leadership?

• Fearsome

• Average

• Weak

• Inspiring

By the end of the Revolutionary War, all of the colonies had allowed African Americans to serve in the Continental Army.

• True

• False