Chapter 4 Test Review: The American Revolution

This Enlightenment concept taught that all men are endowed with _______ at birth.

_____________ was a leader of Continental forces in the West and defeated the British at Fort Sackville.

What is another name for the Loyalists?

Colonists who choose to fight for independence from Great Britain were known as....

Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was...

The Declaration of Independence addressed the rights of African Americans and Native Americans, but not women.

Delegates in the 1st Continental Congress were far from unified, but open to compromise.

The main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress was where to attack the British.

Bonus Question: Who is credited with creating the 1st American flag in 1777?

Benjamin Franklin's son was an avowed __________.

This sailor captured many British supply ships and won a naval victory against the Serapis.

This battle took place on the day after Christmas, December 26th, 1776.

What militia did the 2nd Continental Congress authorize as the Continental Army?

Which British commander made a critical mistake in the southern theatre of the war in 1781?

Why was the Battle of Trenton so important to Washington?

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point of the war?

What announcement prompted thousands of slaves to sign on with the British Army?

What British General had to surrender his army at the conclusion of the Battle of Saratoga?

What German painter created the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware?

What prompted the 1st Continental Congress to meet in Philadelphia in October of 1774?

Common Sense argued that laws should be made by _____________.

The idea that colonists could break free from Britain was based on this Enlightenment concept.

Where were the first shots (The shot heard 'round the world) of the American Revolution fired?

Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, led many colonists to do what?

Known as the "Swamp Fox", he used guerrilla tactics to harass British troops in the South.

________ drilled American soldiers during the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge.

Thomas Jefferson believed in the social contract and natural rights, key Enlightenment ideals

Patrick Henry said " I am not a Virginian, I am an American!" Why did he say this?

_______ commanded 4,000 French troops at the Battle of Yorktown.

What was NOT included in the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

The 1st Continental Congress drafted the ____, a list of 10 resolutions to be sent to the king.

What was the main issue(s) debated during the 2nd Continental Congress?

The rejection of the Olive Branch Petition led to the meeting of the 1st Continental Congress.

The 2nd Continental Congress signed the _________, as a final effort to make peace with G.B.

British soldiers went searching for hidden weapons in _______, a small town outside of Boston.

Which Founding Father acted as America's chief negotiator trying to secure French aid?

The _________ was the 1st MAJOR battle of the Revolutionary war and was a tragic victory for the British.

How was Washington able to defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown?

The __________ officially ended the war between Britain and America in 1783.