After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to

fight a defensive war and tire out the British

American victories at Trenton and Princeton

showed that Americans could beat the British and their ally

What is the main idea of this passage?

We value most what we struggle hardest to achieve

arguments for continuing to fight

Guilford Courthouse was known as...

one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution

The main American Strength when the war began was:

an able and inspiring leader in George Washington

Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

independence would lead to the end of slavery

Why did General Burgoyne believe it was important to take the Hudson River?

cut supply lines to the Continental Army

What was the outcome of this battle?

Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war

The Batle of Saratoga wa a turning point in the war because it

brought France into the war as an American ally

In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and

all territory east of the Mississippi

studbud

American Revolution

27 termsStudBud Administration725 plays

American Revolution

Flashcards27 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 27

Answers

1
What river did Washington have to cross to attack Trenton N.J.?
Delaware River
Ohio River
St. Lawrence River
Mississippi River
2
After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to
starve the British out of New York city
fight a defensive war and tire out the British
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe
defeat the British in one large battle
3
American victories at Trenton and Princeton
showed that Americans could beat the British and their ally
frced the British to abandon N.Y. and N.J.
convince Spain to side with the United States
proved that Washington could not trust his men to fight
4
This map shows the Battle of
Long Island
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
5
What is the main idea of this passage?
The harder the struggle, the more we want to give up
living under tyranny is like living in Hell
We value most what we struggle hardest to achieve
we value most what we get with the least effort
6
The Crisis contains
facts about the Continental Army
anti-British propaganda
opinions about what to do next
arguments for continuing to fight
7
What country became the first to sign a treaty with the United States?
Europe
France
Portugal
Spain
8
Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following except:
better led
better fed
better equiped
better trained
9
Guilford Courthouse was known as...
the turning point of the war
Cornwallis' Downfall
one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution
the end of the war
10
The main American Strength when the war began was:
an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
la large supply of guns and bullets
a large and powerful navy
an army of well trained militia volunteers
11
Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that
they coud return to Africa after the war
Britain would grant them their freedom.
Congress would give them land for their service
independence would lead to the end of slavery
12
The crisis was written to
discourage
inform
persuade
amuse
13
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed
1883
1683
1781
1783
14
Why did General Burgoyne believe it was important to take the Hudson River?
Americans would lose control of Fort Hudson
Burgoyne would be seen as a better leader than Washington
cut supply lines to the Continental Army
The British needed a boost in morale
15
Referred to as the Lexington and Concord of the south
Battle of Charleston
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Moore's Creek
Battle of Camden
16
Which 3 countries were involved in this battle?
United States, Germany, Britain
Britain, France, United States
France, Spain, United States
Germany, United States, France
17
What is meant by the word TRY in this quote
test
attempt
judge
taste
18
What land form is Yorktown located on?
lake
bay
peninsula
harbor
19
This person is credited with creating the first flag with stars and stripes
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
Daniel Morgan
John Paul Jones
20
Who wrote The Crisis?
Joseph Martin
Nathaniel Greene
George Washington
Thomas Paine
21
What was the outcome of this battle?
The warships were lost in a fierce storm
Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive
Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war
Washington withdrew rather than risk his army
22
Who was not sent to Paris to work on the Treaty of Paris?
John Jay
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
23
In which state did this battle take place?
Virginia
New Jersey
Georgia
New York
24
The American cause in the south was kept alive by
loyalists
guerrilla troops
foreign volunteers
hessian mercenaries
25
The Batle of Saratoga wa a turning point in the war because it
brought France into the war as an American ally
ended General Burgoyne's career
liberated Georgia from British control
forced the British to leave Canada
26
In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
all territory east of the Mississippi
future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully
return of all taxes collected by Britain
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
27
Who did Washington send behind enemy lines to retrieve information
Nathan Hale
Charles Cornwallis
Benedict Arnold
John Adams

American Revolution Flashcards | StudBud

American Revolution

27 termsStudBud Administration725 plays

American Revolution

Flashcards27 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 27

Answers

1
What river did Washington have to cross to attack Trenton N.J.?
Delaware River
Ohio River
St. Lawrence River
Mississippi River
2
After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to
starve the British out of New York city
fight a defensive war and tire out the British
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe
defeat the British in one large battle
3
American victories at Trenton and Princeton
showed that Americans could beat the British and their ally
frced the British to abandon N.Y. and N.J.
convince Spain to side with the United States
proved that Washington could not trust his men to fight
4
This map shows the Battle of
Long Island
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
5
What is the main idea of this passage?
The harder the struggle, the more we want to give up
living under tyranny is like living in Hell
We value most what we struggle hardest to achieve
we value most what we get with the least effort
6
The Crisis contains
facts about the Continental Army
anti-British propaganda
opinions about what to do next
arguments for continuing to fight
7
What country became the first to sign a treaty with the United States?
Europe
France
Portugal
Spain
8
Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following except:
better led
better fed
better equiped
better trained
9
Guilford Courthouse was known as...
the turning point of the war
Cornwallis' Downfall
one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution
the end of the war
10
The main American Strength when the war began was:
an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
la large supply of guns and bullets
a large and powerful navy
an army of well trained militia volunteers
11
Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that
they coud return to Africa after the war
Britain would grant them their freedom.
Congress would give them land for their service
independence would lead to the end of slavery
12
The crisis was written to
discourage
inform
persuade
amuse
13
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed
1883
1683
1781
1783
14
Why did General Burgoyne believe it was important to take the Hudson River?
Americans would lose control of Fort Hudson
Burgoyne would be seen as a better leader than Washington
cut supply lines to the Continental Army
The British needed a boost in morale
15
Referred to as the Lexington and Concord of the south
Battle of Charleston
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Moore's Creek
Battle of Camden
16
Which 3 countries were involved in this battle?
United States, Germany, Britain
Britain, France, United States
France, Spain, United States
Germany, United States, France
17
What is meant by the word TRY in this quote
test
attempt
judge
taste
18
What land form is Yorktown located on?
lake
bay
peninsula
harbor
19
This person is credited with creating the first flag with stars and stripes
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
Daniel Morgan
John Paul Jones
20
Who wrote The Crisis?
Joseph Martin
Nathaniel Greene
George Washington
Thomas Paine
21
What was the outcome of this battle?
The warships were lost in a fierce storm
Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive
Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war
Washington withdrew rather than risk his army
22
Who was not sent to Paris to work on the Treaty of Paris?
John Jay
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
23
In which state did this battle take place?
Virginia
New Jersey
Georgia
New York
24
The American cause in the south was kept alive by
loyalists
guerrilla troops
foreign volunteers
hessian mercenaries
25
The Batle of Saratoga wa a turning point in the war because it
brought France into the war as an American ally
ended General Burgoyne's career
liberated Georgia from British control
forced the British to leave Canada
26
In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
all territory east of the Mississippi
future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully
return of all taxes collected by Britain
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
27
Who did Washington send behind enemy lines to retrieve information
Nathan Hale
Charles Cornwallis
Benedict Arnold
John Adams