26 Questions
Who was the Commander in Chief of the British Army in the colonies from 1763-1775?
Thomas Gage
What tactic did the Americans and British use to deceive each other?
Sending false and deceptive messages
What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
General John Burgoyne's entire force was surrendered
Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
General Charles Cornwallis's entire force was surrendered
What type of messages were used to pass along secret information and orders?
Coded letters
Who was the Commander in Chief of the British Army in the colonies from 1775-1781?
William Howe
What was the role of double agents in the American Revolution?
They gained trust and passed along intelligence to the other side
What was the outcome of the alliance between France and the Americans?
The Americans gained money, supplies, and the support of the French Navy
What was the condition of the Continental Army during the harsh winter at Valley Forge?
They were struggling with disease and exposure to the elements
Which Native American tribes supported the British?
The Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Mohawk
What was the outcome of the Battle of Camden?
It was the worst American defeat of the war
What was the result of the British army moving further inland?
It became harder for them to acquire supplies
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the last major battle of the war
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
The British recognized the sovereignty of the United States
What was the role of Baron Von Steuben in the Continental Army?
He was a trainer who helped the army to improve its discipline and tactics
What was the outcome of the Battle of King's Mountain?
The British were defeated
What was the significance of the French Navy's blockade of the British army?
It prevented the British from escaping and forced them to surrender
What was the name of the paper money issued by the Congress during the Revolutionary War?
Continentals
Where did the 2nd Continental Congress meet during the Revolutionary War?
Philadelphia
Why did the British army have an advantage over the colonists?
All of the above
What was the significance of the alliance with France in 1778?
It provided financial and military aid
Why did British soldiers have a harder time fighting in the colonies?
They were fighting in unfamiliar territory
What was one reason why the colonists had a chance to win the war?
They had a determination to win
What was a major challenge faced by the Continental Army?
Lack of supplies
Why did some colonists not want independence from Britain?
All of the above
This quiz refers to the American Revolutionary War, specifically the alliance between France and America and its consequences. The quiz covers the benefits the Americans gained from this alliance and its impact on the British forces. Washington's retreat to Valley Forge is also mentioned.
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