The Continental Army

Description: 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.
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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

  1. George Washington

  2. John Adams

  3. Thomas Jefferson

  4. Benjamin Franklin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Washington was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress in 1775.

When was the Continental Army established?

  1. 1775

  2. 1776

  3. 1777

  4. 1778


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Continental Army was established in June 1775 by the Continental Congress.

What was the size of the Continental Army at its peak?

  1. 25,000

  2. 50,000

  3. 75,000

  4. 100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Continental Army reached its peak size of approximately 25,000 soldiers in 1778.

What was the main source of funding for the Continental Army?

  1. Taxes

  2. Loans

  3. Donations

  4. Confiscation of Loyalist property


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Continental Army was primarily funded through loans from foreign governments and wealthy individuals.

Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

  1. Battle of Saratoga

  2. Battle of Bunker Hill

  3. Battle of Yorktown

  4. Battle of Lexington and Concord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 is widely regarded as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War, as it convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans.

What was the outcome of the American Revolutionary War?

  1. American victory

  2. British victory

  3. Stalemate

  4. Compromise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Revolutionary War ended in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the independence of the United States.

Which general is known for his daring crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War?

  1. George Washington

  2. Benedict Arnold

  3. Nathanael Greene

  4. Henry Knox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Washington led the daring crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776, which resulted in a surprise attack on Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey.

What was the name of the document that declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

  1. Declaration of Independence

  2. Articles of Confederation

  3. Constitution of the United States

  4. Bill of Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain.

Which foreign power provided significant military and financial support to the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

  1. France

  2. Spain

  3. Netherlands

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France provided significant military and financial support to the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, including sending troops and supplies.

Who was the first African American to hold the rank of general in the Continental Army?

  1. Crispus Attucks

  2. Benjamin Banneker

  3. Phillis Wheatley

  4. George Washington


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crispus Attucks, a former slave, is considered to be the first African American to hold the rank of general in the Continental Army, although his exact rank is disputed.

What was the name of the military strategy employed by the Continental Army to avoid direct confrontations with the British army?

  1. Guerrilla warfare

  2. Fabian strategy

  3. Scorched earth policy

  4. Total war


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Continental Army often employed the Fabian strategy, which involved avoiding direct confrontations with the British army and instead engaging in hit-and-run tactics and harassing the enemy.

Which battle marked the end of the American Revolutionary War?

  1. Battle of Saratoga

  2. Battle of Yorktown

  3. Battle of Bunker Hill

  4. Battle of Lexington and Concord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 marked the end of the American Revolutionary War, as it resulted in the surrender of the British army led by General Cornwallis.

What was the name of the treaty that formally ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?

  1. Treaty of Paris

  2. Treaty of Ghent

  3. Treaty of Versailles

  4. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States.

Which general is known for his betrayal of the Continental Army and his attempt to surrender West Point to the British?

  1. Benedict Arnold

  2. George Washington

  3. Nathanael Greene

  4. Henry Knox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benedict Arnold, a general in the Continental Army, betrayed the army by attempting to surrender West Point to the British in 1780.

What was the name of the document that established the Continental Army?

  1. Declaration of Independence

  2. Articles of Confederation

  3. Constitution of the United States

  4. Bill of Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1781, established the Continental Army as the official military force of the United States.

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