The Continental Army
The Continental Army was the military force raised by the Continental Congress to fight for the cause of American independence during the American Revolutionary War.
Questions
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
When was the Continental Army established?
- 1775
- 1776
- 1777
- 1778
What was the size of the Continental Army at its peak?
- 25,000
- 50,000
- 75,000
- 100,000
What was the main source of funding for the Continental Army?
- Taxes
- Loans
- Donations
- Confiscation of Loyalist property
Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
- Battle of Saratoga
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- Battle of Yorktown
- Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the outcome of the American Revolutionary War?
- American victory
- British victory
- Stalemate
- Compromise
Which general is known for his daring crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War?
- George Washington
- Benedict Arnold
- Nathanael Greene
- Henry Knox
What was the name of the document that declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Constitution of the United States
- Bill of Rights
Which foreign power provided significant military and financial support to the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
- France
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Russia
Who was the first African American to hold the rank of general in the Continental Army?
- Crispus Attucks
- Benjamin Banneker
- Phillis Wheatley
- George Washington
What was the name of the military strategy employed by the Continental Army to avoid direct confrontations with the British army?
- Guerrilla warfare
- Fabian strategy
- Scorched earth policy
- Total war
Which battle marked the end of the American Revolutionary War?
- Battle of Saratoga
- Battle of Yorktown
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the name of the treaty that formally ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?
- Treaty of Paris
- Treaty of Ghent
- Treaty of Versailles
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Which general is known for his betrayal of the Continental Army and his attempt to surrender West Point to the British?
- Benedict Arnold
- George Washington
- Nathanael Greene
- Henry Knox
What was the name of the document that established the Continental Army?
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Constitution of the United States
- Bill of Rights