The Hessians

A historical scene depicting Hessian soldiers in battle during the American Revolution, with a focus on their uniforms and weaponry.

Understanding the Hessians: A Historical Quiz

Test your knowledge about the Hessians and their role in the American Revolution with this engaging quiz! This quiz consists of 10 multiple-choice questions, providing a great opportunity to learn about these intriguing mercenaries.

Discover key facts about:

  • The origins of the Hessians
  • Their behaviors on the battlefield
  • Their impact on Revolutionary War history
  • What happened to them after the war
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MarchingEagle42
Who were the Hessians?
A group of German mercenaries who were paid to fight
Spanish Lawmakers
Parliament's elected governers
England's many mercenaries
Describe the Hessian's behavior
Strict, but firm
Moody, brusque strangers
Bloodthirsty savages
Different, strange people
Who were the Hessian's paid by?
England
Germany
Spain
France
New York
New Jersey
How many Hessians were there in the 13 colonies?(approximate)
Around 30,000
1 million
9001
50,000
How many battles were the Hessians in?
3
5
7
All of the battles.
What did the Hessians do after the Revolution?
Continue to kill everyone
Some stayed in America while the rest went back home
All of them went back home
They all died before the war ended
Were captured as POWs.
BECAME the Americans
Go to Spain as immigrants
Who were the Hessians loyal to?
King Henry the Eighth
King James the Second
King Charles the Fifth
King Jacob the Ninth
King George the Third
Only themselves
What were the Hessians most recognized for?
Killing people
Bayoneting people
Being bullies to people
Getting captured by George Washington in 1776
What percentage did the Hessians make up of the British Army?
10%
100%
60%
25%
What war were the Hessians in?
The French and Indian War
The American Revolution
The Civil War
The Seven Years War
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