American Revolution Figures Quiz

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What was one major advantage that the British had during the American Revolutionary War?

  • Limited supplies
  • Unfamiliar territory
  • Largest navy in the world (correct)
  • Inexperienced soldiers

What factor contributed to the need for a unified effort against Great Britain?

  • Political disorganization
  • Home field advantage (correct)
  • Small navy
  • Experienced soldiers

Which country eventually provided aid to the American colonists during the war?

  • Germany
  • China
  • Italy
  • France (correct)

Why did some British soldiers have no real stake in the outcome of the war?

<p>They were far from home (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor posed a challenge for the colonists during the war?

<p>Having an inexperienced military (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonists have in terms of naval power compared to the British?

<p>Small navy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the American Revolution, what percentage of colonists were Loyalists?

<p>33% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT used to describe those who sided with the British during the American Revolution?

<p>Rebels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Loyalists who did not actively fight support the British troops?

<p>By providing food, weapons, and shelter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did a significant number of Loyalists emigrate to at the end of the American Revolution?

<p>Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?

<p>John Paul Jones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which military officer fought against the British in South Carolina?

<p>Francis Marion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a colonial soldier and spy captured and hung by the British in 1776?

<p>Nathan Hale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British?

<p>Ethan Allen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which person provided crucial intelligence for the Americans as a double agent?

<p>Benedict Arnold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Anna Strong play in espionage during the American Revolutionary War?

<p>She signaled the location of hidden documents for other spies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Native American tribes supported the British during the American Revolution?

<p>Oneida and Mohawks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of warfare was not typically used by the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

<p>Trench Warfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which musket was commonly used during the American Revolution due to its reliability?

<p>The Brown Bess (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did soldiers of the Continental Army wear during the American Revolution when there were no funds for standard uniforms?

<p>Whatever clothing they had (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the British plan to isolate New England during the American Revolution?

<p>By cutting it off from military supplies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many British soldiers deserted during the American Revolution and chose to stay in America?

<p>~5,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European countries joined the American side during the American Revolution?

<p>France and Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key role of the Long Rifle during the American Revolution?

<p>Frontier fighting with accuracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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