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Quiz about Generally Speaking The American Revolution

Generally Speaking: The American Revolution Quiz

This is my second quiz in my all new "Generally Speaking" series. Enjoy! Next shall be Generally Speaking: The War of 1812

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbell. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrbell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,204

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the then US colonies fight in this famous war? Hint

France

Netherlands

Apache Indians

Britain

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Battle of Bunker Hill is, perhaps, the most famous of all battles in the Revolution. The British advanced on the Patriots stationed on the hill how many times? Hint

They were defeated before they could advance

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the Battle of Lexington and Concord (before the battle), a Redcoat General ordered the Patriots to lay down their arms and do what? Hint

Surrender

Disperse

Shake hands with the British

Run away and scream

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Question 4 of 10

4. General Charles Cornwallis surrendered and ended the Revolution at what battle? Hint

Trenton

Yorktown

Saratoga

Monmouth

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Question 5 of 10

5. To alert the local militia that the Redcoats were moving, a certain number of lanterns were hung in a church chapel. What was the famous saying about the lanterns? Hint

One if by land, two if by sea

One in the chapel, one in the boats

A lantern turned thrice in the windowsill, and you will know if not to kill

Stand together and the lanterns bring you luck

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Question 6 of 10

6. Soldiers of what nationality were stationed at Trenton when Washington and his men sailed there on Christmas night, 1776? Hint

Mexican

American

Hessian

French

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Question 7 of 10

7. This woman married William Hays. During the Battle of Monmouth, when her husband was injured, she took the place of her husband, who had been manning a cannon. Who was this woman? Hint

Nelly "Victory" Hays

Mary "Molly Pitcher" Hays

Sarah "Cannon-happy" Hays

Claire "Sergeant" Hays

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Battle of Monmouth took place on June ___, 1778. Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Henry Clinton was born in Newfoundland in 1730 and died in __________ in 1795. Hint

London

Virginia

combat at Saratoga

Boston

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Question 10 of 10

10. Charles Cornwallis served in three major wars: Seven Years' War, American Revolution, and the _______________. Hint

Washington War

Queen Anne's War

Irish Rebellion of 1798

Slave Revolt of 1851

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the then US colonies fight in this famous war?

Answer: Britain

This was Great Britain's and the American colonies first huge conflict. It was a very bloody and costly war, taking not only money but also thousands of lives.

2. The Battle of Bunker Hill is, perhaps, the most famous of all battles in the Revolution. The British advanced on the Patriots stationed on the hill how many times?

Answer: 3

The British advanced on the desperate Patriots three times. The Patriots ran out of ammunition, and resorted to using rocks, nails, and other things. Imagine how much of an unpleasant experience it must have been for some of those Redcoats.

3. At the Battle of Lexington and Concord (before the battle), a Redcoat General ordered the Patriots to lay down their arms and do what?

Answer: Disperse

This moment happened seconds before the firing of the mysterious "shot heard round the world" that started everything. American militia and minutemen took a brave stand at Lexington Green, where the war began.

4. General Charles Cornwallis surrendered and ended the Revolution at what battle?

Answer: Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia was the site of Cornwallis' surrender and the end of the tragic war. The U.S. had won the Revolution!

5. To alert the local militia that the Redcoats were moving, a certain number of lanterns were hung in a church chapel. What was the famous saying about the lanterns?

Answer: One if by land, two if by sea

Two lanterns were hung in the church chapel window because the Redcoats were advancing on Lexington by boat. Thanks to Paul Revere and some accomplices, the minutemen were alerted and were able to make a stand.

6. Soldiers of what nationality were stationed at Trenton when Washington and his men sailed there on Christmas night, 1776?

Answer: Hessian

The Hessians did not expect to be attacked on Christmas, but they got a surprise. The famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Emanuel Leutz shows Washington and his men sailing to Trenton. Whether or not Washington stood up in the boat, I don't know.

7. This woman married William Hays. During the Battle of Monmouth, when her husband was injured, she took the place of her husband, who had been manning a cannon. Who was this woman?

Answer: Mary "Molly Pitcher" Hays

She was originally called "Molly Pitcher" because she would supply the wounded or desperate soldiers with water. But when her husband was injured and taken out of action, she took his place and helped the Patriot cause.

8. The Battle of Monmouth took place on June ___, 1778.

Answer: 28

The Americans won this battle. Many soldiers of both sides died of heat strokes and heart failure.

9. Henry Clinton was born in Newfoundland in 1730 and died in __________ in 1795.

Answer: London

His father, George Clinton, was the Governor of New York at the time. Henry was a British general in command at the conflict at Monmouth.

10. Charles Cornwallis served in three major wars: Seven Years' War, American Revolution, and the _______________.

Answer: Irish Rebellion of 1798

There is no such thing as the Washington War. Cornwallis was a major general in the Revolution and is widely known for his surrender to America at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.

Source: Author mrbell

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