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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which military officer fought against the British in South Carolina?

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

    Who helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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