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A quiz covering the first two years of the American Revolution, from the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the end of the Saratoga Campaigns and its consequences.

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The first stage of the American War of Independence - 1775 - 1780

Question 1 of 25

1

Who were the leaders of the British forces at Lexington and Concord, and the ensuing battles? (Three)

Select one or more of the following:

  • John Pitcairn

  • Hugh Percy

  • Francis Smith

  • John Parker

  • Paul Revere

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

1

How many militia were fighting for the Americans at the end of the battles of Lexington and Concord?

Select one of the following:

  • 3800

  • 400

  • 5000

  • 2300

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

1

When the Continental Congress of the 10th May put George Washington in charge of the Continental Army, how many troops was he given?

Select one of the following:

  • 20,000

  • 100,000

  • 10,000

  • 5000

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

When was the battle of Bunker Hill?

Select one of the following:

  • June 17th 1775

  • 8th July 1775

  • 27th August 1776

  • March 17th 1776

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

When Gage declared Massachusetts to be in rebellion, he offered amnesty to all rebels except two. Who were they?

Select one or more of the following:

  • John Adams

  • Sam Adams

  • Paul Revere

  • John Hancock

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

1

Why didn't the British use their artillery at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Select one of the following:

  • They had the wrong kind of ammunition

  • They forgot

  • They transported it by ships which were sunk by the rebels

  • The hill was too steep

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

1

What were the two attempts made by the Congress to reconcile with the UK, on the 5th and 6th of July 1775?

Select one or more of the following:

  • The Olive Branch petition

  • Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms

  • The Proclamation of Rebellion

  • The Declaration of Independence

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

Who wrote 'Common Sense'?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Thomas Paine

  • Thomas Jefferson

  • James Otis

  • John Dickinson

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

1

Which forces were allied with the British during the War of Independence? (Two groups)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Native Americans

  • Hessians (German mercenaries)

  • The French

  • The Dutch

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

1

When was the Battle of Long Island?

Select one of the following:

  • 27th - 30th August 1776

  • 6th - 8th July 1776

  • 25th - 26th December 1776

  • 17th - 20th June 1776

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

Why was George Washington able to lead his army to safety after their defeat at Long Island? (Two reasons)

Select one or more of the following:

  • A heavy fog stopped the British from pursuing across the bay

  • Howe hesitated to pursue them

  • There were too many British casualties for them to safely chase Washington

  • The British had no ships to cross the bay with

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

1

Which two major American bases fell between the Battles of Long Island and Trenton?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Fort Washington

  • Newport

  • Princeton

  • Fort Ticonderoga

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

1

How many troops did Washington lead at the battle of Trenton?

Select one of the following:

  • 2400

  • 3000

  • 1500

  • 2600

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

1

What was Burgoyne's strategy to win the war for the British?

Select one of the following:

  • Come down from Canada and cut New England off from the rest of the colonies.

  • Come up from the southern colonies, where there were large numbers of loyalists, taking colonies over one by one.

  • Capture the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

  • Attack all major ports to stop the rebels from being able to transport supplies

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

1

How many men did Burgoyne have at the beginning of the Saratoga campaign?

Select one of the following:

  • 8000

  • 7000

  • 6500

  • 10,000

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

1

How long was Burgoyne's journey from Fort Ticonderoga to Saratoga?

Select one of the following:

  • 23 miles

  • 10 miles

  • 41 miles

  • 35 miles

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

Why couldn't Barry St Leger take a force to reinforce Burgoyne?

Select one of the following:

  • His forces were made of Native Americans who abandoned him.

  • His troops fell ill.

  • The rebels attacked them and destroyed their ammunition.

  • They got lost in the wilderness.

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

Which American leader had a force of skilled riflemen?

Select one of the following:

  • Daniel Morgan

  • Benedict Arnold

  • Horatio Gates

  • Enoch Poor

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

1

Why did Clinton take so long to get to Saratoga that he was too late to save Burgoyne from defeat?

Select one of the following:

  • He was busy capturing forts in the Highlands.

  • He ran out of supplies halfway and had to stop to get more.

  • His troops were too ill to move quickly.

  • He encountered George Washington's army on the way and the confrontation slowed him down.

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

1

How many UK troops were turned over to the Americans after Saratoga?

Select one of the following:

  • 5791

  • 6600

  • 7348

  • 6520

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

1

When did the French agree to send aid to the rebels?

Select one of the following:

  • 6th February 1778

  • 19th June 1778

  • 17 October 1777

  • 23rd July 1778

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

1

Which places did Spain hope to regain from the UK by allying with the Americans and French? (Four places)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Gibraltar

  • Florida

  • Minorca

  • Jamaica

  • Ohio

  • Louisiana

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

1

Which country could the UK have allied, but was not approached?

Select one of the following:

  • Russia

  • Prussia

  • The Netherlands

  • Austria

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

1

Which countries joined the League of Armed Neutrality in 1780? (Three)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Russia

  • Sweden

  • Denmark

  • Prussia

  • Portugal

  • Austria

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

1

How much of the UK's army was in North America by 1780?

Select one of the following:

  • 29%

  • 50%

  • 34%

  • 60%

Explanation

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