The American Revolution - Section 1 Quiz

Which mercenary soldiers were hired by the British to fight in the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Hessians

• Loyalists

• African Americans

Why can the Battle of Trenton be considered a turning point in the Revolution?

• The British withdrew to New York.

• British confidence in winning the war rose to a new level.

• General William Howe was killed in the battle.

• A new wave of support for the Patriots encouraged recruitment.

Along which river did St. Leger lead his British troops eastward in 1777?

• Delaware

• Hudson

• Mohawk

• Ohio

During the struggle for New York, what decision did the Six Nations of the Iroquois make?

• to attack the British and the Americans

• to sign a treaty with the Americans

• to split their loyalties

• to flee to Canada

Which event happened in Saratoga in September 1777?

• General Gates's 12,000 soldiers surrounded General Burgoyne's 5,800 soldiers.

• The Light Horse Volunteers arrived to aid British troops.

• General Arnold staged a counterattack against the British.

• Tadeusz Kościuszko failed to arrive on schedule.

Because of their success at Saratoga, the Patriots earned an alliance with which nation?

• Spain

• Britain

• France

• Poland

During the American Revolution, African Americans were in a unique position because:

• They were offered freedom by both the British and the Americans.

• They were the only group not affected by the war.

• They had equal rights as white Americans.

• They were not allowed to participate in the war.

The effects of Patriot victories at the Battle of Trenton and the Battles of Saratoga can be compared by examining their impact on:

• boosting American morale and securing French support

• ending the Revolutionary War

• causing British surrender

• leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence