1. Revolutionary War Review Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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?
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Security 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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