How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

Marquis de Lafayette was:

A French nobleman who helped George Washington

Over the course of the war, what was the goal of the 2000 ships that sailed as privateers?

to capture enemy merchant ships and cargo

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Patriots were outmatched but their skills improved over time

Which statement about Valley Forge is MOST accurate

There was much hardship for General Washington's troops but they survived

Who was George Rogers Clark?

He led the successful attack on the fort Vincennes

Why did France decide to help the colonists during the American Revolution?

France considered England an enemy.

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

Surrounding a country or port so that items cannot enter

What did George Washington do right after the revolution ended?

He went home to Mt. Vernon and visited his wife, Martha.

How did General Washington win the battle of Trenton on Christmas Day?

Troops crossed the Delaware River & surprised the British.

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

France became involved by aiding the Americans

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AH: Ch. 6 American Revolution

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1
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It made citizens of other nations fear a revolution
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
It made other nations fearful of American Strength
2
When did the American Revolution start?
1774
1775
1780
1776
3
When the British captured Philadelphia, what did the members of the Continental Congress do?
They fled
They fought
They negotiated
They submitted
4
Marquis de Lafayette was:
A French nobleman who helped George Washington
A French enemy of George Washington
A Loyalist spy
A Prussian soldier who helped train Washington's troops
5
This term refers to soldiers using hit and run fighting tactics...
Militia
Continentals
Guerilla
Privateers
6
Over the course of the war, what was the goal of the 2000 ships that sailed as privateers?
to capture enemy merchant ships and cargo
to bring supplies to the Patriots
to weaken the British blockade
to demoralize British troops
7
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
The Americans outnumbered the British throughout the war
Patriots were outmatched but their skills improved over time
The British soldiers lost most of the battles
The British won every battle until the final one
8
Which statement about Valley Forge is MOST accurate
There was much hardship for General Washington's troops but they survived
Conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for colonial independence
The Battle was the turning point of the war.
Loyalists were encouraged by reports of Valley Forge
9
Which British commander was nicknamed the "hair buyer"?
John Burgoyne
Henry Hamilton
Henry Clinton
Charles Cornwallis
10
Who was George Rogers Clark?
A British commander
Commander of the American ship Bonhomme
A traitor
He led the successful attack on the fort Vincennes
11
What was the last major battle of the Revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Lexington & Concord
Valley Forge
12
Why did France decide to help the colonists during the American Revolution?
The colonists helped France during the French & Indian War.
France considered England an enemy.
France was also under the control of the British.
The French were worried the Americans would fight France.
13
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They were generously paid to join the army
They had excellent military skills
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
14
What is a blockade?
Severe restrictions on trade with a country
A communist spy
Not allowing people to emigrate from a country
Surrounding a country or port so that items cannot enter
15
What did George Washington do right after the revolution ended?
He went home to Mt. Vernon and visited his son, Robert.
He went home to Philadelphia and visited his wife, Martha.
He went home to Philadelphia and visited his son, Robert.
He went home to Mt. Vernon and visited his wife, Martha.
16
What ended the American Revolution?
Stamp act
Treaty of Paris
Moms sphagetti
Declaration of Independence
17
How did General Washington win the battle of Trenton on Christmas Day?
His troops shot canons and fought hard to win.
Troops crossed the Delaware River & surprised the British.
He gave the British Christmas presents!
He bombed them.
18
Who was the Prussian officer that helped train the American soldiers?
Von Steuben
Pulaski
Kosciuszko
Lafayette
19
Who helped get France to support and join forces with America?
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British Troops gained confidence
France became involved by aiding the Americans
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
General Burgoyne resigned his post

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