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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?
French military and financial assistance
The failure of Loyalists to participate in military action
A major American military victory at Valley Forge
Support from the French Canadians
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement about Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778 is MOST accurate?
Royalists were encouraged by reports of Washington’s forces at Valley Forge.
Conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for colonial independence.
Valley Forge was the scene of much hardship for General Washington’s troops.
The battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Continental Army’s victory at Saratoga was especially important for which of the following reasons?
It was the first colonial military victory of the American Revolution.
It was the result of a daring move by General Washington on Christmas night 1776.
It convinced France that the colonies could win the war, giving them a crucial ally.
It resulted in Britain’s immediate surrender and served as the final decisive battle of war
- 4. Multiple Choice
The effect of the American Revolution was the same for women, American Indians, and enslaved and free blacks in what way?
They Treaty of Paris, 1783 allowed payments for their war efforts
The Treaty of Paris, 1783 allowed the right to vote for their war efforts
The Treaty of Paris, 1783 gave land for their war efforts
The Treaty of Paris, 1783 did not reward nor recognize their war efforts
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not stated in the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
British recognition of American Independence.
Establishment of the boundaries of Canada.
That British forgive prewar debts of colonists
That all lands west of the Appalachians belong to Native Americans
- 6. Multiple Choice
The American army in the early years of the War for Independence can be characterized as
A well-trained army with a strong tradition of bravery under fire
Ill fed, ill clothed, and ill trained
Buoyed by a string of exhilarating victories
Floundering because of a lack of any effective leaders
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Treaty of Paris of 1783
granted the United States independence from England
ended French colonial holdings in North America.
eventually became a major cause of the Mexican War.
ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for their lands.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because
it was there that the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired.
the British Army surrendered after being surrounded.
it marked the only time Washington was ever defeated in battle.
the British victory there succeeded in dividing George Washington’s Colonial Army into two parts.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Lord Charles Cornwallis role in the American Revolution is significant because
he successfully defeated Washington outside of New York City.
his invasion of Virginia eventually led to his being trapped in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown.
led the British invasion of the colonies by way of the Canada territory.
he abandoned the British Army and declared his allegiance to the Colonial Army.
- 10. Multiple Choice
In the United States, the Marquis de Lafayette is best known for
giving away secrets to the Germans in World War II.
is role in the XYZ Affair with the French government.
leading the French Resistance to aid American pilots in World War II.
Training troops at Valley Forge and helping secure money from France.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The British surrendered to the Continental Army in 1781 following
the Boston Massacre.
the Battle of Saratoga.
the Battle of Yorktown.
the Battle of Lexington.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The following describe the actions of what personality of the American Revolution?
Commander of Continental Army
Encamped troops at Valley Forge in 1777
Lost Philadelphia to the British in 1777
Accepted British surrender at Yorktown
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
- 13. Multiple Choice
The assistance of the French was given to the American Continental Army after the battle of
Cowpen.
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
- 14. Multiple Choice
With regards to the American Revolution, what do the following people have in common?
Lord Cornwallis
William Howe
John Burgoyne
Henry Clinton
They were British politicians.
They were American politicians.
They were British military leaders
They were American military leaders.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these was the GREATEST contribution of Prussian military expert Baron von Steuben to the American war effort?
He secured much-needed supplies from Prussia
He trained and wrote a manual for the army at Valley Forge
He donated large sums of money to the colonist.
He led a group of soldiers at the Battle of Saratoga.
- 16. Multiple Choice
All the following statements are description of what colonial leader?
Commander of a Virginia regiment during the French & Indian War.
Tobacco plantation owner
Commander of the Continental Army
Member of the Continental Congress
Robert E. Lee
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
- 17. Multiple Choice
What did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
The island of Cuba
Part of Quebec
Land west to the Mississippi River
Texas and Florida
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who is the man in the photograph who served as an ambassador to France during the American Revolution.
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
- 19. Multiple Choice
At the battle of Trenton General Washington led 2400 men across what river?
The Hudson
The York River
The Delaware
The Mississippi
- 20. Multiple Choice
He was a Prussian officer who came to the colonies to help train the Continental Army. He later wrote a military training manual that was translated by Alexander Hamilton.
George Washington
Robert E Lee
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron von Steuben
- 21. Multiple Choice
Ben Franklin did all of the following except?
Defended the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre
Helped negotiate the treaty of Paris
Secured French financial and military aid
Was a member of the Committee of Five
- 22. Multiple Choice
Her served as an ambassador in the Netherlands during the revolution and was able to secure a very large amount of money from them. He also defended the British soldiers that were involved in the Boston Massacre
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
Baron Von Steuben
- 23. Multiple Choice
All of the following men were British Generals Except?
John Burgoyne
Horatio Gates
William Howe
Lord Cornwallis
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not an advantage of the British during the revolution?
They had a strong navy
They were 3000 miles away from home
They were very well trained
Parliament could enforces taxes to pay for the war.
- 25. Multiple Choice
After Washington's army crossed the Delaware they were able to capture who?
British Soldiers
Hessian Mercanaries
Spanish Troops
French Troops
- 26. Multiple Choice
He was a free black man that died at the Boston Massacre
John Adams
Crispus Attucks
George Washington Carver
Fredrick Douglas
- 27. Multiple Choice
He was a 20 year old French Officer who came to help train the Continental Army. He also fought in the Battle at Brandywine Creek and Yorktown.
George Washington
Lord Cornwallis
William Howe
Marquis de Lafayette
- 28. Multiple Choice
He was the commander of the Continental Army during the revolution.
Ben Franklin
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
Horatio Gates
- 29. Multiple Choice
He abandoned the battle plan to meet in New York, and instead captured the city of Philadelphia.
Horatio Gates
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Lord Conrwallis
- 30. Multiple Choice
This document ended the revolutionary war.
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
- 31. Multiple Choice
Who does the following describe:
- In charge of the Troops coming from Canada
- British General
- Lost to General Gates at Saratoga
John Burgoyne
Horatio Gates
William Howe
Lord Cornwallis
- 32. Multiple Choice
Who does the following describe:
- Wrote the military training Manuel.
- Inspector General of the Army.
- Prussian Military leader
John Burgoyne
Baron von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Lord Cornwallis
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