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Chapter 4- American Revolution
Chapter 4- American Revolution
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1
Native Americans mostly sided with the _____in supporting the war effort.
British
Spanish
Patriots
French
2
What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
allowed the French to gain colonial territory
showed British that they could reduce their number of troops
last major battle of the American Revolution
convinced colonists to comply with British rule
3
As a result of the 1783 Treaty of Paris, land west of the 13 colonies was given to France.
True
False
4
Among the list of the 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to
assure the colonists that Britian sought a peaceful resolution.
ensure colonists' right to life, liberty and property
convince the colonists that they were not ready to challenge Britain.
remind the colonists that they were British citizens entitled to rights
5
What inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Washington's command of the Continental Army
Thomas Paine's common Sense
the Battle of Bunker Hill
Paul Revere's Ride
6
As a result of the First Continental Congress
King George agreed to comply with the majority of the colonists demands
The Declaration of Rights was drafted
Colonists agreed to comply with the majority of British rules.
the Declaration of Independence was drafted
7
Bernardo de Galvez was one of the many foreigners hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary during the war.
False
True
8
Thomas Jefferson felt colonists could break away from Great Britain because he didn't believe in social contracts
True
False
9
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
False
True
10
British troops, also know as____, made easy targets as they retreated from Boston.
Militia
Patriots
Redcoats
Loyalist
11
Common Sense, a pamphlet written by______, inspired colonial leaders challenge British authority.
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Ben Franklin
12
The rejection of the Olive Branch Petition led to the meeting of the First Continental Congress.
False
True
13
The Battle of ______ was a turning point for the Patriots because they gained the support of France, Spain & Holland.
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Concord
Lexington
14
Thousands of African American slaves signed on with the British Army because they were promised freedom.
True
False
15
The Patriots' victory at Yorktown was made possible by a strategic error by _____, to maintain contact with British Navy
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Cornwallis
Paul Revere
George Washington
16
The Battle of Lexington is important because it
resulted in so many British casualties
was the first battle of the Revolutionary War
forced colonists to comply with British rule
was the longest battle of the Revolutionary War
17
What delegate from Virginia encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain in support of the Patriot cause?
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
George Washington
Patrick Henry
18
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots went on the offensive.
False
True
19
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Loyalists
Whigs
Redcoats
Patriots
20
As______prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress tried to make peace with King George III.
Abigail Adams
Charles Cornwallis
George Washington
Paul Revere
21
The winter at ______ was a difficult time for the Continental Army, which lacked protection and supplies.
Fort Schuyler
Valley Forge
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
22
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies
The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain
The Redcoat victory made Patriot soldiers more determined to win the war
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental army
23
The main issue debated in the Second Continental Congress was whether foreign allies were beneficial.
False
True
24
When voicing their opinions to the Second Continental Congress delegates were
somewhat divided on minor details of their plan
Completely at odds and failed to come to a consensus
always in agreement and meeting was unneccary
far from unified but open to compromise
