Revolutionary War Review Game

The Siege of Boston was saved by an expedition led by which future Continental artillery commander? Stop Henry Knox 1

Stop 2 Loyalists/Tories About 20% of the colonial population were supporters of the Crown, commonly referred to as what? Stop Loyalists/Tories 2

Which city became the focal point for revolutionary activity and had the first initial bout of violence in the Revolution? Stop Boston 3

Which weapon gave the Continentals enhanced accuracy in guerrilla actions, but suffered from a slower rate of fire? Stop Rifle 4

Which Prussian officer instilled discipline and training into the Continental Army? Stop Von Steuben 5

The Battle of Trenton began after Washington’s famed crossing of what body of water? Stop Delaware River 6

In 1777, the United States was officially recognized by which foreign government? Stop France 7

The British response to the Boston Tea Party was referred to by the colonists as the __________________ _________________ Stop Intolerable Acts 8

Which battle in 1777 was considered the turning point of Revolution? Stop Battle of Saratoga 9

Which area of the colonies was typically regarded as the “breadbasket” due to its emphasis on foodstuffs? Stop Middle Colonies 10

The Battle of Brandywine ultimately resulted in the British acquisition of what “rebel capital”? Stop Philadelphia 11

Which German mercenaries were commonly used by the British to bolster their numbers in conflicts such as Trenton and Saratoga? Stop Hessians 12

The failure of Washington’s general Sullivan to secure the Jamaican road during the Battle of Long Island was a violation of what major principle of war? Stop Security 13

What gave the Continental Army a distinct advantage due to their ubiquity and control over the various colonies’ countrysides? Stop Militias 14

Which British line of communication was endangered due to the entrance of foreign powers? Stop Sea 15

Battle of King’s Mountain Which Southern battle forced Cornwallis to abandon his plans to invade North Carolina? Stop Battle of King’s Mountain 16

Stop 17 Double Envelopment What tactical manuever was utilized by General Nathaniel Greene to defeat Tarleton’s forces in the Battle of Cowpens? Stop Double Envelopment 17

Quartermaster General What position in the Continental War council did Nathaniel Greene fill during Washington’s stay at Valley Forge? Stop Quartermaster General 18

British General Howe was replaced as commander-in- chief by after the failure of their 1777 campaign. Who filled this role? Stop Henry Clinton 19

The Battle of Bunker Hill serves as a misnomer due to the Colonists’ decision to move their fortifications to which hill? Stop Breed’s Hill 20