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The American Revolution
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1
How did the arrival of Comte de Rochambeau help the Patriot cause?
He negotiated with Britain for peace to end the war.
He spoke french and enchanted the Loyalist.
He brought thousands of men to fight with him to fight for the Patriots
He conquered the British fleet at Chesapeake Bay.
2
The ________, which was signed in September 1783, was the final agreement to end the war.
Ben Franklins' Treaty of Resolve
The American/Paris Revolution Treaty
American Revolution Treaty
The Treaty of Paris
3
To create a blockade means to prevent ships from entering or leaving a harbor.
False
True
4
Which Founder was essential in getting the support of France during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Samuel adams
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
5
Hessians were ______________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.
Native American
Italian
German
French
6
After the end of the war, General Washington planned to retire and return to Mt. Vernon.
False
True
7
Continental Congress sent Jonathan Austin to France to deliver the news of the American victory of the _______________.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Long Island
French and Indian War
8
Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the army
True
False
9
The British had the strongest navy in the world, a well-trained army, and the help of mercenaries and Loyalists.
True
False
10
_____________were often shunned, or ignored, by their neighbors who supported the revolution.
Common people
Patriots
Loyalist
Boycotters
11
After he gave up the campaign to conquer the Carolinas, General Cornwallis and his troops retreated to New York.
True
False
12
Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build important defenses for the Americans.
True
False
13
What was the name of the first known African American that gained his freedom from slavery for fighting in the war?
St. Peter
Peter Salem
Frederick Douglas
Crispus Attucks
14
During the harsh winter of 1778, the Continental Army enjoyed comfortable conditions in Philadelphia.
False
True
15
During the winter of 1778, many Continental Army soldiers deserted. The word desert means to ____________.
stay in place
eat something sweet
to leave without permission
stay loyal to the cause
16
After the first French fleet arrived, General Washington's strategy, was to attack the British troops immediately.
True
False
17
Bernardo de Galvez helped the American side by__________.
none of the above
teaching Native Americans to use weapons
sending ammunition and supplies to the Americans
sending ammunition and supplies to the Bristish
18
What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?
a larger army and dominant navy
fighting on their own land for their own cause
an organized and well-trained fighting force
greater supplies of weapons and ammunition
19
Why did General Washington keep his plan to advance to Yorktown a secret from everyone, including his own soldiers?
to aggrivate the Continental Congress.
To make sure that spies would tell the British.
To upset the fancy French troops.
To prevent General Clinton from going to help General Cornwallis
20
The second French fleet prevented General Cornwallis from escaping from Yorktown by sea
True
False
21
Loyalists, also known as _____________ were colonists who opposed independence.
Tories
spies
militia
traitors
22
All slaves were set free immediately after the American Revolution.
True
False
23
Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution
True
False
24
American officer John Paul Jones became famous during the war for successfully raiding British ships.
True
False
25
Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?
The Patriots and the British
The Americans and the French
The Patriots and the Spanish
The Tories and the Loyalist
26
One reason that the Americans won the American Revolution was that they
did
not
receive help from other countries.
True
False
27
How many African Americans joined the Patriots cause?
None of the above
five million
five thousand
fifty thousand
28
In the summer of 1776, Great Britain sent over _______to America.
3,200 troops
32,000 troops
23,000 troops
350,000 troops
29
What did New Jersey's governor, William Livingston, believe about slavery?
all of the above
It was an acceptable part of colonial life.
It was inconsistent with the principles of Christianity and humanity.
It was necessary to a stable economy in the colonies
30
Which British commander was nicknamed the "hair buyer" because he paid Native Americans for settlers' scalps?
Henry Clinton
John Burgoyne
Charles Cornwallis
Henry Hamilton
31
Privateers, are ships outfitted with weapons and are able to capture enemy ships and cargo.
False
True
32
The war was a hardship not only for the soldiers who fought, but also for the people back home.
True
False
33
George Washington
was not
the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
True
False
34
The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown brought an immediate end to the American Revolution.
False
True
35
Marquis de Lafayette was a former
Prussian
military officer who helped train the Continental Army.
True
False
