New Jersey in the American Revolution

New Jersey in the American Revolution

8th Grade

25 Qs

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New Jersey in the American Revolution

New Jersey in the American Revolution

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Robinson

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war.

ally

strategy

Hessians

rebellion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain

American Revolution

Civil War

French Revolution

French and Indian War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Victory at Trenton

Famous American victory that began with "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Actually, the whole army crossed the Delaware River, which was frozen in places, on Christmas night, 1776, from Pennsylvania to the outskirts of Trenton, New Jersey.

On August 27, 1776 British armies fought the Continental Army. The colonists had 1407 deaths and the British only had 377 deaths. General Washington was forced to retreat.

The British hoped to defeat the Patriots by taking control of NY Hudson River valley which would allow the British to cut off vital resources from their enemies causing them to collapse.

The turning point of the American Revolution.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

the Hessians joined the American side

it showed that the Americans could defeat the British

it proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers

the British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

British

Loyalist

Patriot

Neutral

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

They knew the geography better.

They had strong leaders.

They had more money and weapons.

They were determined to win their freedom.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton in the American Revolution?

It was a major defeat for the American forces.

It marked the end of the American Revolution.

It was a turning point that boosted American morale.

It led to the capture of New York City.

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