Fighting the Revolutionary War — Quiz

Question 1

Which location served as the headquarters for General Washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Question 2

Victories in which of these battles prompted foreign nations to support the Continental army?

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the battles of Princeton and Trenton

Question 3

Britain reacted to the American Declaration of Independence by

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gathering its military forces in New York.

Question 4

As a result of the battles of Trenton and Princeton during the American Revolution,

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more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army.

Question 5

Which best describes the first major battle of the American Revolution?

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It occurred on Long Island, where the British defeated the colonists.

Question 6

The British army responded to the colonial victory at Trenton by

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attacking Princeton.

Question 7

Which battle that took place during the American Revolution briefly boosted colonial morale until the British recaptured the city the following month?

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the Battle of Long Island

Question 8

At the beginning of the American Revolution, General Washington would have been likely to support

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longer enlistments for colonial troops.

Question 9

What encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

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colonial victories in the battles of Trenton and Saratoga

Question 10

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

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General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.

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