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Review of the American Revolution from the DOI to Yorktown.
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1
What political belief is expressed by the following quote
Government by consent of the governed
Necessity for separation of powers
Freedom of press and assembly
Right to a writ of habeas corpus
2
How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause?
It freed Spain to ally with Britain
It protected trade between Spain and Britain
Caribbean nations were free to aid the United States
It left fewer British troops to fight against the Patriots
3
The French announced support for the United States after the American Victory at...
Boston
Saratoga
Philadephia
Valley Forge
4
This Frenchman became Washington's trusted aide...
Marquis de Lafayette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Friedrich von Steuben
Francis Marion
5
Patriot forces received supplies and money from this Spanish Governor of Louisiana:
Horatio Gates
Bernardo de Galvez
Francis Marion
Hernan Cortez
6
"I hope...due attention... to keeping a sufficient quantity of Cloathing, that the soldiers... never be ..want or naked"
Battle of Saratoga
Winter at Valley Forge
Second Continental Congress
Battle of Concord
7
What was Thomas Paine's opinion about the colonies & Great Britain?
The colonies should break from British rule
the colonies should stop fighting with the British
the colonies should continue to be taxed by the British
the colonies should remain under British rule.
8
The Hessians main goal for winning the war was...
Citizenship
Freedom
Money
Land
9
SS.8.A.3.8 Spy for the Patriots that said, " I regret that I have but one life to lose for m country."
Benedict Arnold
Molly Pitcher
Horatio Gates
Nathan Hale
10
Loyalist supporters were more common in what part of the 13 colonies?
New England
The South
Cuba
England
11
Which of the following did France NOT send to help Americans in the American Revolution?
money
slaves
soldiers
ships
12
Which of the following made the greatest contribution to the American Victory at Yorktown?
the aid of the French Fleet
the discovery that Benedict Arnold was a traitor
guerilla attacks led by Francis Marion
General Greene's leadership
13
Who was defeated by Washington's forces on December 25th in surprise attack on Trenton?
British soldiers based in Princeton
Hessians fighting for German control of the colonies
Hessians fighting for the British
Native Americans allied with Britain
14
This person aided the cannons after her husband collapsed...
Molly Pitcher
Betsy Ross
Margaret Corbin
Amelia Earhart
15
The Battles at Lexington and Concord were significant as Patriots "won" becoming known as the ...
Battle of Monmouth
Shot heard 'round the world
Beginning of the End
Shot that would scare the squirrels
16
Merchant ship that is privately owned and armed with weapons is called a...
privateer
merchant warship
garrison
coastal warship
17
King George III agreed to give the Americans their freedom after the victory at..
Boston
Saratoga
New York
Yorktown
18
Which event completes this. Intolerable Acts, 1st Continental Congress, Lexington & Concord....
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Passing of the NW Ordinance
Ratification of the US Constitution
19
Which of the following was a significant factor in the American victory
Powerful navy
Cause to fight for
Highly trained soldiers
Abundance of resources
20
How did the American victory at Saratoga contribute to the American Revolution becoming an international war
Europeans decided to get into the war in support of Great Britain
Great Britain realized it would need help from France in order to win
Europeans came to believe that American Victory was possible
Great Britain got help from its allies to fight against the Americans
21
During the winter at Valley Forge, George Washington was easily able to keep his army together.
True
False
22
This quote by a Loyalist describes the consequences of _________ between neighbors/families during war.
loyalty to Great Britain
Support for neutrality
divided loyalties
Support for Patriots
23
The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to explain to George III why the colonies were breaking away.
False
True
24
This Frenchman commanded the French naval fleet during the Battle of Yorktown?
Lafayette
de Grasse
Washington
Rochambeau
25
The words, "All men are created equal" originally benefitted primarily...
White males and White females
White males and freed African Americans
Everyone
White male property owners
26
The New England colonies had a greater population of Patriots than the rest of the 13 colonies?
False
True
27
Which of the following from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of natural rights?
"In every state of these oppressions, we have petitions for redress..."
"The History of the King of Britain is a History of repeated injuries.."
"we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
"Governments long established should not changed for light shortlived cause
28
Who is regarded as the most famous "traitor" in American history?
John Hancock
Benedict Arnold
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
29
What did Friedrich Von Steuben and Marquis de Lafayette have in common?
They were all from countries that were enemies of France
They came from Europe to help the Americans' cause
they had never fought before the Revolution
they came from Europe to help the British cause
30
Analyze the following. Which choice complete the diagram?
Conditions faced by the Continental Army while at Valley Forge
Conditions faced by the Erie Indians at the beginning of the Revolutionary
Conditions faced by the British Army in Philadelphia
Conditions faced by prisoners of the British army at Valley Forge
31
Francis Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox, led Patriots who:
used guerrilla warfare tactics against the British.
were against fighting in the war
fought using Spanish ships.
defected to the British side.
32
The Continental Army was also referred to as...
Patriot Forces
Loyalist Forces
Confederate Forces
Union Forces
33
Which was NOT an advantage for the Colonial forces?
More welltrained fighting forces
Greater cause for which to fight
Familiarity with the landscape
Guerrilla Warfare Tactics
34
American Navy Commander of the
Bonhomme Richard
, who said, " I have not yet begun to fight."
George Washington
John Paul Jones
Benedict Arnold
Nathan Hale
35
Supplies and reinforcements could not reach American harbors because of...
Native Americans
British Spies
lack of money
a blockade
36
This British general lost the Battle of Saratoga...
Burgoyne
General Washington
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
