History Practice Quiz

How did the British finally win the war? (Choose two reasons)

• British spent more money on war for more troops and supplies.

• British used advanced technology.

• Naval blockade kept shipments out of New France.

• British formed alliances with other European countries.

How was Pontiac's War different from other Native American conflicts with the British?

• Pontiac was more organized and had a large force of Native American groups to attack the British.

• Pontiac used European tactics in fighting.

• Pontiac's War was fought entirely on water.

• Pontiac's War involved no battles.

How did Britain plan on paying the war debt?

• By imposing taxes on the colonies.

• By selling land to other countries.

• By reducing military expenses.

• By borrowing money from France.

When did the Revolutionary War begin?

• April 1775

• June 1775

• July 1776

• October 1777

What significant event happened in July 1776?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The British surrender at Saratoga

• The defeat of the British at Yorktown

Where did the Revolutionary War begin?

• Saratoga, New York

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts

• Bunker Hill, Massachusetts

In which year did the American and French troops defeat the British at Yorktown, Virginia?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781

What was one of the strengths of the British during the Revolutionary War?

• Determination

• Familiarity with the land

• More experience/ training and better weapons

• Clothing blended in

Which of the following was a strength of the Colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• More money for weapons

• Pay soldiers to fight

• Good leadership by G. Washington

• More supplies

Why did many Native Americans side with the British during the Revolutionary War?

• The British promised them money

• The British promised to protect their land

• The British promised them weapons

• The British promised them freedom