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The American Revolution - Section 1 Quiz

Authored by Sue Obee

Social Studies

7th Grade

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The American Revolution - Section 1 Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Patriots

Hessians

Loyalists

African Americans

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Delaware

Hudson

Mohawk

Ohio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Spain

Britain

France

Poland

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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