Revolutionary War Quiz

What was a major challenge faced by the Continental army?

• Overwhelming British attacks
• Defections to the British side
• Lack of training

What role did women play during the Revolutionary War?

• They fought in battles
• They sewed uniforms and nursed soldiers
• They signed treaties

What did the Continental army do at Valley Forge?

• They trained
• They built ships
• They avoided fighting

Which battle is known for its turning point in the war?

• Battle of Cowpens
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Yorktown

What were the German mercenaries fighting for the British called?

• Hessians
• Patriots
• Loyalists

What did the French do to help the Americans at Yorktown?

• They sent troops to Saratoga
• They helped surround Yorktown
• They sent food

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris?

• The United States was promised British land overseas
• The United States was recognized as an independent nation by Britain
• The United States was now allied with Britain

What term describes a soldier hired to fight for another country?

• Desert
• Mercenary
• Privateer

What does the term 'blockade' refer to?

• To cut off supplies
• To recruit soldiers
• To ambush the enemy

What does it mean to 'ratify' something?

• To reject
• To ignore
• To approve