5th Grade Social Studies American Revolution Test

Question 1

Young Frenchman who became one of George Washington's most important officers

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Lafayette

Question 2

Wrote Common Sense which persuaded many colonists that it was time to part with Britain

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 3

American navy captain who defeated a British ship off the coast of England

Accepted Answer

John Paul Jones

Question 4

Benedict Arnold fights for the British in exchange for money

Accepted Answer

traitor

Question 5

How did African Americans contribute to success of USA in war?

Accepted Answer

became spies, about 5000 served in the continental army

Question 6

Why was it dangerous for the colonists to declare independence?

Accepted Answer

Now Traitors, Could be put to death by hanging

Question 7

Effects of Battle of Saratoga

Accepted Answer

Could see defeating Britain was possible, French became allies

Question 8

Necessary for America to defend itself against the British army

Accepted Answer

Continental Army

Question 9

King George hires German soldiers to fight for Britain

Accepted Answer

mercenary

Question 10

Group of Patriot soldiers from Vermont, led by Ethan Allen

Accepted Answer

Green Mountain Boys

Question 11

Slave who risked his life spring for the Americans

Accepted Answer

James Armistead

Question 12

Nicknamed Molly Pitcher and delivered water to soldiers on the battlefield

Accepted Answer

Mary Ludwig Hays

Question 13

Congress prepares a document in effort to gain every colony's support.

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 14

Virginia man who asked Congress to vote for Independence

Accepted Answer

Richard Henry Lee

Question 15

Great Britain recognizes the USA as an independent nation

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris

Question 16

Congress offers a peaceful solution to the problem with Britain

Accepted Answer

Olive Branch Petition

Question 17

What two other countries helped Americans?

Accepted Answer

France, Spain

Question 18

How did women contribute to success of USA in war?

Accepted Answer

made clothes for soldiers, raised money, collected food, fought in battles

Question 19

Britain attempts to take control of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

Question 20

Governor of Spanish Louisiana who captured British forts along the Mississippi River

Accepted Answer

Bernardo de Galvez

Questions 20