The American Revolution (1775–1783, North America) — Questions and answers

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Who was the commander of the Continental Army mentioned on this page?

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  1. General Charles Cornwallis
  2. King George III
  3. General George Washington ✓
  4. Benjamin Franklin

Answer: General George Washington

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What did King George III believe about the rebellion in the colonies?

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  1. He thought it was a big, powerful movement that couldn't be stopped.
  2. He believed it was caused by only a few troublemakers and could be easily ended. ✓
  3. He was sure the colonists would win their independence.
  4. He wanted to give the colonists more freedom right away.

Answer: He believed it was caused by only a few troublemakers and could be easily ended.

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How did John Hancock help the resistance against British policies?

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  1. He led the Sons of Liberty to shout speeches.
  2. He wrote angry letters to the British king.
  3. He secretly gave money to help and used his ships to smuggle goods. ✓
  4. He fought in battles against British soldiers.

Answer: He secretly gave money to help and used his ships to smuggle goods.

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What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?

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  1. They signed a peace treaty with the British.
  2. They had a party with tea and cakes.
  3. They dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. ✓
  4. They built new ships for the British.

Answer: They dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor.

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Where did the First Continental Congress meet in 1774?

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  1. Boston
  2. Yorktown
  3. London
  4. Philadelphia ✓

Answer: Philadelphia

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What event marked the beginning of armed conflict in April 1775?

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  1. The Boston Tea Party
  2. The First Continental Congress
  3. The Battles of Lexington and Concord ✓
  4. The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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Who was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?

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  1. Thomas Jefferson
  2. George Washington ✓
  3. Benjamin Franklin
  4. Patrick Henry

Answer: George Washington

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What kind of hardships did the Continental Army face at Valley Forge?

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  1. They had too many supplies and easy training.
  2. They suffered from not enough supplies, sickness, and soldiers leaving. ✓
  3. They fought many big battles with the British army every day.
  4. They had too many officers telling them what to do.

Answer: They suffered from not enough supplies, sickness, and soldiers leaving.

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What important help did France provide to the Americans after Benjamin Franklin secured their support?

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  1. New leaders for their army
  2. Important supplies, soldiers, and powerful ships ✓
  3. A secret place for the soldiers to hide
  4. Peace treaties with the British king

Answer: Important supplies, soldiers, and powerful ships

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What important thing did the Treaty of Paris formally recognize in 1783?

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  1. That the British won the war.
  2. The independence of the United States of America. ✓
  3. That the colonies would still be part of Britain.
  4. Benjamin Franklin's famous quote about war and peace.

Answer: The independence of the United States of America.

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