soldiers from small German states that were paid to fight for the British

Which happened first?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought

What was the flaw the founding fathers found in the Articles of Confederation?

They could create an army & declare war but couldn't tax the states to pay

How did Baron von Steuben contribute to the Patriot’s victory?

By training the Continental Army

What happens on Christmas Day, at 1 PM every year?

The parade and reenactment of Washington's first crossing of the Delaware

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered to be the turning point in the American Revolution?

It meant New England colonies would not be isolated

Washington’s strategies that helped the American colonists to win the war was

Avoid large battles and wear out the enemy

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1
A person injured or killed, particularly in war
casualty
coerce
mercenary
missionary
2
Colonists who supported independence from Britain during the American Revolution
Patriot
Loyalist
redcoat
Tory
3
Who was selected to lead the new country?
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
4
Who were Hessians?
people who were against the war altogether
soldiers from France paid to fight for the British
soldiers from small German states that were paid to fight for the British
soldiers ready to fight at a moments notice
5
A person who betrays his or her country
Loyalist
freemason
casualty
traitor
6
Ruined financially; impoverished
bankrupt
jester
debtor
wealthy
7
The colonists were upset because the British taxes were making them poor.
True
False
8
To pressure or force someone to do something
coerce
colonize
confederation
contradict
9
A colonist loyal to Britain during the American Revolution
mercenary
Patriot
Loyalist
casualty
10
What is true about the colonist soldiers' uniforms?
Provided their own shirts, pants, socks, and shoes
all of the above
Red, white, and blue colors
Many wore rags around their feet when shoes would wear out
11
An armed man ready to fight at a minute's notice at the time of the American Revolution
Loyalist
mercenary
redcoat
minuteman
12
Which happened first?
The British gained control of New York City for the rest of the war
The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia
The Declaration of Independence was approved
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought
13
Colonists threw snowballs, rocks, and chunks of ice at British soldiers, who responded with gunfire killing 5 colonists?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Marathon
The shot heard around the world
Boston Massacre
14
What was the flaw the founding fathers found in the Articles of Confederation?
The 13 colonies wanted to stay seperate
They could create an army & declare war but couldn't tax the states to pay
They couldn't create an army to fight the wars they declared
It didn't outline the rights that colonists had
15
The Americans had won more battles than they had lost and still they won the war.
True
False
16
How did Ester Reed help the Continental Army?
By pretending to be a man and fight in the battles
By being a nurse for wounded soldiers
By raising money
By making flags
17
A group of states or nations working together for a common purpose
mercenary
colony
confederation
free market
18
The lawmaking body of Britain
Parliament
Supreme Court
legislature
congress
19
How did Baron von Steuben contribute to the Patriot’s victory?
By passing messages from the British to the Continental Army
By writing the Declaration of Independence
By planning a winning strategy at two different battles
By training the Continental Army
20
What happens on Christmas Day, at 1 PM every year?
A memorial of those who fought in the American Revolution
The parade and reenactment of Washington's first crossing of the Delaware
A reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
The reenactment and celebration of the winning of the Yorktown battle
21
The acting out of a historical event
redo
reincarnate
reenactment
Broadway
22
Professional soldier paid to fight for a foreign army
casualty
missionary
mercenary
Loyalist
23
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered to be the turning point in the American Revolution?
George Washington decided to take over the Continental Army
It meant New England colonies would not be isolated
It was too many losses and the colonists couldn't take much more.
It was the first big win for the American colonies
24
Washington’s strategies that helped the American colonists to win the war was
Avoid large battles and wear out the enemy
Seek out large battles and hit them hard in the beginning
Send in spies to find out all of the British's plans
Be prepared at all times for battle, training all to be minutemen
25
George Washington believed the states needed a what?
king to keep the colonies aligned
bill of rights
nice park to take leisurely walks in
strong central government

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