Quiz on The Continental and British Armies

Who was asked by the Second Continental Congress to lead the new Continental Army in 1775?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the composition of the Continental Army?

• Volunteers including farmers and merchants

• Professional soldiers only

• British defectors

• Foreign mercenaries

What role did women play in the Continental Army?

• They were not involved

• They served as generals

• They were mainly spies

• They cooked and cared for the sick

What were the main issues faced by the Continental Army?

• Lack of funding and supplies

• Too many soldiers

• Highly experienced soldiers

• Excessive weaponry

What did George Washington do to improve the Continental Army?

• He disbanded the army

• He provided personal funding

• He trained them and encouraged unity

• He hired foreign experts only

How many warships did the British navy control at the start of the war?

• 270 warships

• 100 warships

• 200 warships

• 350 warships

What was the primary reason many American Indians sided with Great Britain during the war?

• For trade benefits

• To protect their lands from settlers

• Because of religious affiliations

• Due to previous conflicts with colonists

Approximately how many mercenaries from Germany were hired by Great Britain to fight against the colonists?

• 10,000 mercenaries

• 20,000 mercenaries

• 30,000 mercenaries

• 40,000 mercenaries