What was a strength with the British?

Professional, well trained, disciplined & experienced army of 50,000 troops

The Declaration of Independence was signed...

During the American Revolutionary War

Which group declared the independence of United States

The Second Continental Congress

What was a Weakness of the Americans?

New government lacked power to raise funds/money for the war effort.

What was a weakness of the British?

Britain underestimated the Americans will to fight.

What was Abagail Adams role in the American Revolution?

Investigated and reported local women who may be Loyalists

What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?

Writing the Declaration of Independence

What advantage did the Americans have over the British?

Americans were fighting on familiar land

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U3/C6 Nat-Geo/8th: The American Revolution

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Section 1: Early War Years Section 2: The War Expands Section 3: The Path to Victory

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1
What was a strength with the British?
Transportation of army troops and supplies was cheap
Professional, well trained, disciplined & experienced army of 50,000 troops
received help from France (Long time friend to England).
Reason to fight (willingness to fight for freedom and rights.
2
In which Battle did the British Surrender?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of New York
Battle of Bunker Hill
3
Who won The Battle of New York
British
American
4
George Washington never lost a battle during the American Revolution
True
False
5
Who was the first man to sign the Declaration?
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
6
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill
1777
1778
1775
1776
7
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
8
The Declaration of Independence was signed...
During the American Revolutionary War
After the American Revolutionary War
Before the American Revolutionary War
9
How did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the revolution?
All of the above
He helped persuade France to join the American's side in war
He created the postal message system
He helped write the Declaration of Independence
10
Which group declared the independence of United States
1st Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress
The Republicans
The Constitutional Congress
11
"Colonists must provide food and housing for British soldiers on demand even during the Revolution.
Administration of Justice Act
Massachusetts Government Act
Royal Proclamation
Quartering Act
12
What was a Weakness of the Americans?
Americans underestimated the British military
New government lacked power to raise funds/money for the war effort.
Poor leadership
had too many troops to support
13
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1779
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1778
July 4, 1777
14
Which Country did the American Colonies rebel against
France
Germany
Spain
Britain
15
In which meeting did the delegates adopt the final draft of the Declaration?
The Constitutional Convention
Second Continental Congress
First Continental Congress
Third Continental Congress
16
Who won The Battle of Bunker Hill
British
American
17
What was a weakness of the British?
Shortage of supplies (weapons, food, uniforms, shoes)
Britain underestimated the Americans will to fight.
Few British were actual trained soldiers
Always short of troops
18
Who led the Continental Army Through American Revolution?
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
19
Which one as a surprise attack on the Hessians?
None of the Above
Battle of Trenton
Battle of New York
Battle of Yorktown
20
First major Battle of Revolutionary War
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of New York
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton
21
Where did the Battle of Saratoga occur?
Pennsylvania
New York
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
22
What was Abagail Adams role in the American Revolution?
Alerted towns that the British were coming.
Investigated and reported local women who may be Loyalists
writer to call for freedom for all
A spy for the Continental Army.
23
Which Battle was the turning point of American Revolution?
Battle of New York
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Non of the Above
24
What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?
Being the 2nd president of the United States
The saying "Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!"
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Leading the Americans in the Battle of Yorktown
25
Where Did The Battle of Yorktown Take Place?
New Hampshire
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
26
What advantage did the Americans have over the British?
Americans were fighting on familiar land
Americans were better organized than the British
Americans army and navy were larger than the British military forces
All Americans supported going to war with the British
27
When was the Lexington & Concord Battle
1776
1778
1775
1779

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