Understanding the American Revolution

What role did George Washington play during the American Revolution?

• He was a British general.

• He was the leader of the Continental Army.

• He was a spy for the Patriots.

• He was a Loyalist politician.

Which of the following best describes a Loyalist during the American Revolution?

• Someone who supported independence from Britain.

• Someone who remained loyal to the British crown.

• Someone who fought for the Continental Army.

• Someone who was neutral during the war.

How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the American Revolution?

• He led the Continental Army in battle.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was a British spy.

• He was a Loyalist leader.

What was the role of Native Americans during the American Revolution?

• They all supported the Patriots.

• They all supported the Loyalists.

• They had varied alliances, some supported the British, others the Americans.

• They were not involved in the war.

Who won the first battle of the American Revolution?

• The British

• The Patriots

• The French

• The Spanish

What was the role of enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution?

• They were all freed to fight for the Patriots.

• Some fought for the British in exchange for promises of freedom.

• They were not involved in the war.

• They were all Loyalists.

How did white women contribute to the American Revolution?

• They served as soldiers in the Continental Army.

• They took on roles such as managing farms and businesses while men were at war.

• They were not involved in the war effort.

• They all supported the British.

Who was James Lafayette and what was his role in the American Revolution?

• A British general who fought against the Patriots.

• An enslaved African American who served as a spy for the Continental Army.

• A Loyalist politician.

• A Native American leader who supported the British.