American Revolutionary War Assessment

What does the term "Loyalists" refer to in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• Colonists who supported independence
• Colonists who remained loyal to Britain
• Members of the Continental Army
• Supporters of France

What were "Minutemen" during the American Revolutionary War?

• British soldiers
• A rapid-response group within the colonial militia
• Loyalist spies
• French allies

In the context of the American Revolutionary War, what does "Patriots" refer to?

• British officers
• Colonists seeking independence from Britain
• Loyalists
• Hessian mercenaries

What is the meaning of "reinforcements" in a military context, as used in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Supplies of food and water
• Additional troops sent to support existing forces
• Equipment repair
• Diplomatic negotiations

What does "siege" mean in the context of the Battle of Yorktown?

• An agreement to stop fighting
• A surprise attack
• Surrounding an enemy to cut off supplies and force surrender
• A naval battle

What does "surrender" mean in a military context, as seen in the final battle of the American Revolutionary War?

• To launch an attack
• To cease resistance and submit to authority
• To negotiate a treaty
• To reinforce defenses

What was the primary reason some colonists remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War?

• Desire for independence
• Economic ties or familial connections
• Opposition to British taxation
• Support for the Patriots

Why was the Battle of Trenton significant for the Continental Army?

• It resulted in the loss of supplies
• It led to a retreat by Washington
• It greatly boosted morale and encouraged re-enlistment
• It was the final battle of the war

Which battle is considered a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War due to its impact on foreign support?

• Battle of Lexington
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Saratoga

What major event occurred at Valley Forge during the winter?

• A significant battle took place
• Troops faced severe conditions and trained for future battles
• The Continental Army was disbanded
• Washington surrendered to the British