20 questions
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British?
supported by the wealth of their large empire
help of mercenaries and loyalists
fighting for their independence
strongest navy in the world
well-trained army
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots?
fighting for personal freedom
plenty of weapons and supplies
fighting on their own land
strong leadership of George Washington
What was the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge like for the Continental Army?
the army struggled at Valley Forge due to supply shortages
Loyalists were discouraged by reports from Valley Forge
conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for American independence
the battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the war
All of the following are true regarding fighting during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT:
the British formed blockades to stop supplies/troops from reaching Continental Army
the war was fought on land and at sea
African Americans fought with the British to gain their freedom
most Native Americans sided with the Americans
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
The British recognized the United States as an independent nation
The British ceded Canada to the United States.
The French agreed to sell the Louisiana territory to the United States.
Enslaved Africans gained their freedom in present-day Haiti.
The Hessians were mercenaries the British relied on to fight against the Americans. The Americans lured them away with promises of ___________________.
land and money
weapons and supplies
fame
freedom
After a string of losses, this American victory boosted morale and confidence in Washington’s leadership.
Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
First armed conflict of the war; known as “shot heard round the world.”
Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Washington’s army and French fleet surround main British army in the south. Last major battle before British surrender.
Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
A costly British victory (more than 1,000 casualties); Shows that the Americans can put up a fight.
Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
This Continental victory convinces the French to enter the war against Britain.
Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Promised freedom to African Americans who joined the British cause and fought on the British side:
Lord Dunmore
Thomas Paine
Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
Through his writings, he inspired support for American independence.
Lord Dunmore
Thomas Paine
Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
Prussian officer who helped to train the Patriot troops at Valley Forge:
Lord Dunmore
Thomas Paine
Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
He came from France to offer his help to the Americans:
Lord Dunmore
Thomas Paine
Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
The British General that surrendered his troops at Yorktown:
Lord Dunmore
Thomas Paine
Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
At sea, Great Britain's powerful navy enjoyed a major advantage. British vessels formed an effective ________, keeping ships from entering or leaving American harbors and limited delivery of supplies and troops to Patriot forces.
mercenary
inflation
blockade
tyranny
Which Revolutionary War battle is depicted in the picture?
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
What was George Washington's military strategy after 1776?
blockade
total warfare
defensive war
full on attack
According to Thomas Paine, "Sunshine Patriots":
always cheerfully serve their country
only serve their country when things are going well
always support their country, no matter what
will not serve their country in bad weather