American Revolution Quiz

Why was George Washington’s task so difficult at the start of the war?

• He had too many soldiers and no supplies

• He had no real army and faced the strongest military in the world

• Congress wouldn’t let him lead

• He refused to fight on American soil

What happened when British troops marched on Concord, Massachusetts?

• The colonists surrendered their weapons

• George Washington led the counterattack

• Armed colonists resisted — and the war began

• The British burned the city

What was the result of the winter at Valley Forge?

• The army collapsed due to starvation

• Washington’s men were rescued by the French

• The soldiers deserted and returned home

• The army endured, trained, and became stronger

What did the Declaration of Independence change about the war?

• It made the colonies part of Canada

• It ended the fighting and began peace talks

• It turned the rebellion into a fight to build a new nation

• It brought Spain into the war

Why was Washington’s attack at Trenton important?

• It captured a British fort

• It ended the war

• It was a bold move that boosted morale and proved the army could win

• It forced King George to resign

What happened after the American victory at Saratoga?

• France joined the war as an ally

• Washington stepped down

• The war ended

• The colonies surrendered

What made the victory at Yorktown possible?

• British troops ran out of ammunition

• The French navy and Washington’s army trapped the British

• Spain invaded England

• Cornwallis surrendered due to cold weather

How did Washington surprise the world after the war ended?

• He asked to be king of the new country

• He moved to France

• He gave up his power and returned home

• He started another war

According to the story, what made the revolution successful?

• The colonies had better weapons

• They had help from Canada

• Grit, strategy, and endurance

• Britain gave up quickly

What lasting message did the American Revolution send to the world?

• Empires are impossible to defeat

• A general can become king if he wins

• Ordinary people can fight for liberty and win

• Taxes should never be raised