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The Battle of Monmouth Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the Battle of Monmouth in the Revolutionary War. Take this quiz and test your knowledge of this battle.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigedd919. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bigedd919

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,839

Updated
Sep 08 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1495

Last 3 plays: Qcano (6/10), Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 104 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Battle of Monmouth take place? Hint

1795

1776

1778

1780

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the American General that was dismissed after the Battle of Monmouth? Hint

General Benedict Arnold

General Charles Lee

General Marquis de Lafayette

General Anthony Wayne

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mary Hays, a.k.a. Molly Pitcher, became a legend during this battle. What did she do in the battle that made her famous? Hint

She brought pitchers of rum to the men in the battlefield

She helped wounded men in the battlefield under gun fire

She advised Washington of the position the British were in

She took her husband's place as a gunner when he was wounded

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Battle of Monmouth was also known as ____________? Hint

The Battle in Hell

The Longest Battle of the American Revolution

The British March to New York

The Hottest Battle of the American Revolution

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which state did the Battle of Monmouth take place? Hint

New Jersey

New York

Maryland

Pennsylvania

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Question 6 of 10

6. The day after the Battle of Monmouth, Washington was planning a battle with the British in the morning. Why did this battle not take place? Hint

The British panicked and retreated in disarray

Because General Clinton was a chicken

The men on both sides did not want to fight because of the heat

The British crossed the lines at night

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which town did Washington order the attack on the British? Hint

Middletown

Philadelphia

Valley Forge

Englishtown

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Question 8 of 10

8. Britain ordered General Henry Clinton to move his troops from Philadelphia to New York by sea. Why didn't General Clinton obey this order? Hint

There was a storm at sea

He did not believe he would be attacked on land

He did not have any transports for the horses

He feared he would be attacked by the French Navy

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Question 9 of 10

9. This man changed the Patriots' relationship between officers and other soldiers. It was one of the reasons for the Patriots' success. Hint

George Washington

(Mad) Anthony Wayne

Joseph Leach

Baron von Steuben

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the clear winner of the Battle of Monmouth? Hint

The Patriots

The French

The British

There was no clear winner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Battle of Monmouth take place?

Answer: 1778

The battle took place on June 28, 1778.

2. Who was the American General that was dismissed after the Battle of Monmouth?

Answer: General Charles Lee

Lee at first refused to command troops, but later decided to take over command once they left. During the battle, Washington saw Lee's men retreating. Washington became furious and took over the command from Lee.

3. Mary Hays, a.k.a. Molly Pitcher, became a legend during this battle. What did she do in the battle that made her famous?

Answer: She took her husband's place as a gunner when he was wounded

After the Battle of Monmouth, she was presented to Washington - or so the story goes.

4. The Battle of Monmouth was also known as ____________?

Answer: The Longest Battle of the American Revolution

On June 28, 1778, the battle lasted all day until both side withdrew from heat exhaustion. Several men from both sides died from heat stroke.

5. In which state did the Battle of Monmouth take place?

Answer: New Jersey

This battle took place at which is now Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Freehold, New Jersey.

6. The day after the Battle of Monmouth, Washington was planning a battle with the British in the morning. Why did this battle not take place?

Answer: The British crossed the lines at night

The British took advantage of the darkness and were in New York within a week.

7. From which town did Washington order the attack on the British?

Answer: Englishtown

Washington arrived at nearby Englishtown on that morning of June 28, and he ordered his generals to attack the British.

8. Britain ordered General Henry Clinton to move his troops from Philadelphia to New York by sea. Why didn't General Clinton obey this order?

Answer: He did not have any transports for the horses

Clinton had no way of moving 3,000 horses by sea.

9. This man changed the Patriots' relationship between officers and other soldiers. It was one of the reasons for the Patriots' success.

Answer: Baron von Steuben

One method von Steuben used was to get the officers to train, eat and march with the soldiers. He believed that as a result the soldiers would know the officers much better and have more respect for them.

10. Who was the clear winner of the Battle of Monmouth?

Answer: There was no clear winner

There was no clear winner of this battle, but it did give encouragement to the Patriots that they could stand up to the British.

Source: Author bigedd919

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