Quiz on the American Revolutionary War

What was the main challenge for Washington and his men during the winter of 1777 to 1778?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Too many soldiers

• Too much rain

• Too many battles

Who was the French Minister of War that von Steuben offered his services to?

• Count de St. Germain

• Lord Cornwallis

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

What did von Steuben teach the Continental soldiers?

• How to march and use bayonets

• How to cook meals

• How to build forts

• How to ride horses

What did Washington send out to trick the British in 1781?

• Fake messages

• Extra troops

• Food supplies

• Cannons

Who led the British troops in the south?

• Lord Cornwallis

• George Washington

• Von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

What was the outcome of the battle at Yorktown?

• Cornwallis surrendered

• Washington retreated

• The French left

• The British won

What did the French and Continental armies use against the British at Yorktown?

• Cannons

• Swords

• Boats

• Horses

What did the French navy do when they arrived at Yorktown?

• Drove away a convoy of British ships

• Built a fort

• Captured Washington

• Surrendered to the British

What did Washington convince the Continental Congress to do in 1778?

• Send more money and recruit soldiers

• Build more forts

• Surrender to the British

• Move to a new location

What was von Steuben's nationality?

• German

• French

• British

• American