1. What was the common name used to refer to the well-trained, professional soldiers of the British army?
- A. Patriots
- B. Minutemen
- C. Redcoats
- D. Continentals
2. How did the Continental Army's forces primarily differ from the British army at the war's outset?
- A. The British fought for freedom, while the Patriots fought for the King.
- B. The Patriots had a larger navy, while the British excelled on land.
- C. The British were professional soldiers, while the Patriots were largely small and untrained.
- D. The Patriots were well-equipped, while the British had constant supply issues from the start.
3. According to historical accounts, what was considered the Continental Army's "greatest asset"?
- A. Their advanced weaponry
- B. Washington's leadership
- C. Their large number of soldiers
- D. Financial support from France
4. Despite being poorly equipped and trained, what provided the soldiers of the Continental Army with strong motivation to continue fighting?
- A. The promise of land grants in the west.
- B. The belief they were fighting for their freedom.
- C. The high pay they received for their service.
- D. The desire to conquer British territories in Canada.
5. Which of these was a major strength of the British military at the start of the Revolutionary War?
- A. A short and secure supply line
- B. The world's most powerful navy
- C. Familiarity with the American terrain
- D. Strong motivation from fighting for a cause
6. The American forces' surprise attack on Trenton on Christmas night, 1776, was primarily directed against which group?
- A. British regular infantry stationed in the town.
- B. Loyalist militia who were supporting the British.
- C. Hessian mercenaries hired by the British government.
- D. A combined force of British and Native American allies.
7. What was the primary motivation for George Washington's surprise attack on Trenton in December 1776?
- A. To capture a large cache of British winter supplies and ammunition.
- B. He needed a victory to restore hope after a series of defeats.
- C. To prevent the Hessians from joining the main British army.
- D. The Continental Congress demanded an immediate battlefield success.
8. The Battle of Bunker Hill was considered a 'moral victory' for the Patriots primarily because...
- A. it resulted in the capture of important British military leaders.
- B. they forced a complete withdrawal of British forces from Boston.
- C. they demonstrated their resolve by inflicting heavy British casualties.
- D. it was the first battle where they used guerrilla warfare tactics successfully.
9. What key resource did the Patriot forces run out of at the Battle of Bunker Hill, forcing their retreat?
- A. Food and water
- B. Medical supplies
- C. Ammunition
- D. Cannonballs
10. In which year did Washington cross the Delaware to attack Trenton?
- A. 1775
- B. 1776
- C. 1777, after the winter at Valley Forge
- D. 1781, just before the siege of Yorktown