Chapter 4 Test Review: The American Revolution

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

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

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

Benjamin Franklin's son was an avowed __________.

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.

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

I should know at least TWO reasons how the Declaration of Indepence was hypocritical.

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

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

What is another name for the Loyalists?

Common Sense argued that laws should be made by _____________.

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

How was Washington able to defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown?

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

Valley Forge was....

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

I should know why slavery was not adressed in the Declaration of Independnce.

How well did the Continental Army do in the early years of the war?

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

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

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

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

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

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

I should know at least two reasons why Britian lost the war.

The 1st Continental Congress decided to

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

The Declaration of Independence did not adress the rights of African Americans and Native Americans, and women.

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

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

I should know a reason why Native Americans choose to fight mostly for Britian.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why was the Battle of Trenton so important to Washington?

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

I should know why France and Spain would want to join the war against Britian

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

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