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A review of vocabulary about the #Americanrevolution to prepare #grade8 students in #Americanhistory
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1
Army whose weakness was poor leadership
French Army
Continental/American Army
Canadian Army
British Army
2
The Continental Army snuck up on sleeping Hessian soldiers at the Battle of _________"
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Virginia
3
Post-war, some colonies took steps to end slavery because African Americans fought in the war
False
True
4
What group drafted the Olive Branch Petition?
The Parliament
The Rich Old Guys
The Second Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress
5
Purpose of writing Common Sense
Plead for peace
Reduce taxes
Encourage revolution
Ask for help from other countries
6
What says "The summer soldier...will, in this crisis, shrink from service of their country"
Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence
The (American) Crisis
The Olive Branch Petition
7
Army whose weakness was a shortage of soldiers and supplies
Canadian Army
French Army
Continental/American Army
British Army
8
Army whose strength was patriotism
Continental/American Army
French Army
Canadian Army
British Army
9
Author of the Declaration of Independence
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
10
Thomas Jefferson said people are "endowed by their Creator with certain _______ ________"
Alien Rights
Inalienable Rights
Helpful Gifts
Tragic Hardships
11
Frenchman who helped train Continental soldiers, raise spirits, and give funds at Valley Forge
Continental Congress
Marquis de Lafayette
Red Coats
Hessians
12
Our three inalienable rights, according to the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and Money
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Freedom, Land, and Tea
Taxes, War, and Work
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Army whose weakness was not having strong support from its citizens
British Army
Continental/American Army
French Army
Canadian Army
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Army whose strength was hiring German soldiers called Hessians
British Army
Continental Army
French Army
Canadian Army
15
The Continental Army's winter camp
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Trenton
16
The Treaty of Paris granted Americans land east of what river?
Mississippi
Missouri
Colorado
Potomac
17
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition that was sent to the king?
A letter giving up on independence
A peace offering
A demand for better tea
A threat of war
18
Last battle of the war - the Red Coats were surrounded on land and cut off from their navy.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
Yorktown
Saratoga
19
The British thought that those who signed the Dec. of Independence were committing what crime?
Fraud
Murder
Treason
Jaywalking
20
One of the first battles that proved the Patriots would be a tough opponent for the British.
Boston Tea Party
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Yorktown
21
The American Revolution did NOT encourage other nations to fight for their independence
True
False
22
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
John Adams
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
23
Early battle location showing American troops inexperience and forced Washington to retreat.
Boston
Philadelphia
Trenton
New York
24
Term referring to a fair-weather solider or someone who leaves when the going gets rough
Summer Soldier
Fairweather Friend
Bandwagon Fan
Winter Soldier
25
What TWO nations joined the American fight for independence after the Battle of Saratoga?
Spain and Canada
Germany and Britain
Britain and France
France and Spain
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Author of Common Sense
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Paine
