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1
Where was the Battle at Bunker Hill actually fought?
Breeds Hill
Peirce Hill
Bunker Hill
Prescott Hill
2
What did Britain gain from the Revolutionary War?
More territory as they expanded west of the colonies
Sole control of fishing of the coast of Canada
They could collect loyalists' property that was confiscated
Independence
3
What ended the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
The British retreated back to Great Britain
The Patriots retreated to Massachusetts
All of the above
4
The Writ of Assistance allowed:
the placement of taxes on sugar
"unlawful" searches of colonists' homes
British soldiers to stay in private colonists' homes
the placement of taxes on all goods
5
The Phillipsburg Proclamation declared that:
Slaves who reported Patriots would be given a ransom
Slaves who fought with the British would be free
Colonists in revolt had to change their names to Phillip
Patriots who became loyalists would be granted land
6
What was NOT one of the difficulties at Valley Forge?
Little food or water
Army was constantly attacked by Native Americans
Disease was wide spread
Army lacked shelter, clothing and supplies
7
What did Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet state (among other things)?
Taxation without representation is fair
Colonists should listen to the king
A tiny island should NOT rule a continent
Britain has the right to rule the colonies
8
T/F - There were NO significant battles at Valley Forge during the RW.
True
False
9
Who was the King of Britain at the time of the revolution?
King George VI
King George II
King George III
King George V
10
Because of harsh conditions at Valley Forge many troops:
joined the British army
deserted the army
were given more pay by the Continental Army
moved to a new camp
11
Which day did George Washington cross the Delaware for the Battle of Trenton and Princeton?
Thanksgiving
New Year's Day
Halloween
Christmas
12
What is the famous phrase that Abigail Adams said to her husband John:
"Remember Lexington and Concord"
"Remember the ladies"
"Remember the Alamo"
"Remember the Sons of Liberty"
13
Who was John Burgoyne?
British officer who lost the Battle of Paoli
American officer who lost the Battle of Saratoga
British officer who lost the Battle of Saratoga
American officer who lost the Battle of Trenton
14
What document officially created
the United States of America
?
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Dependence
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
15
Why was the Battle at Bunker Hill so important?
It convinced Congress to send the colonial army money
It showed how unprepared the colonists were
It was the first victory of the war
It showed that the colonists could take on the British army
16
Approximately what percentage of the colonists were loyal to the British during the RW?
10%
5%
60+%
20+%
17
Who agreed to help the Patriots after the Battle of Saratoga?
Britain
France
Russia
Canada
18
Who maintained control of New York City during the war?
Americans
French
British
Native Americans
19
The Patriots use guerrilla warfare. What is guerrilla warfare?
Irregular warfare (use of ambush, sabotage, etc.)
A war between different gorilla tribes
A war fought in the sky
20
Paul Revere and William Dawes rode to where to warn of a British advance?
Yorktown
Boston
Bunker Hill
Lexington & Concord
21
The document that was the "law of the land" for the colonies during most of the RW was:
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the US Constitution
the Bill of Rights
22
Why did many African Americans fight in the Revolutionary War?
They were promised freedom in return
They wanted to be British citizens
They were promised land
They signed treaties with the British
23
Who was considered a traitor in the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Bernardo de Galvez
Abigail Adams
Benedict Arnold
24
What was a COMMON role that Native Americans filled the Revolutionary War? They were:
scouts
generals
cooks
maids
25
What important border does this map show?
The Land Grant Line of 1776
The Declaration Line
The Mason Dixon Line
The Proclamation Line of 1763
26
What describes what African Americans contributed during the Revolutionary War?
All of the above
Acted as slaves for both the British and colonists
Fought for the colonists
Fought for the British
27
What is it called when a woman takes the place of a man in war?
a Judith Sargent Murray
a Molly Pancher
a Molly Pitcher
a Mony Pitcher
28
Which was NOT one of the significant acts passed by the British government?
The Patriot Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
29
When did the American Revolution take place?
1775-1780
1777-1783
1775-1783
1783-1792
30
Which statement is FALSE about women during the Revolutionary War?
They were not affected in a significant way by the war
They sacrificed their homes
They worked as spies and nurses
They managed farms and plantations
31
During the Revolutionary War, where were the greatest number of Patriots?
Georgia
Virginia and Massachusetts
in Canada
Delaware and Rhode Island
32
What were some ways that women contributed to the war effort during the American Revolution?
Some ran family farms and businesses
All of the above
Some raised money and collected clothing for soldiers
Some worked as carpenters, blacksmiths, and wagon drivers
33
Which of these battles DID NOT occur during the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
34
What was a result of The Battle of Trenton?
Britain won and killed over 2,000 Patriots
No one won and they called a truce
Americans won and took almost 1,000 prisoners
Washington became King
35
What body of water was Washington crossing in this famous painting?
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware Bay
Brandywine River
36
What battle was the
"shot heard around the world"
fired at?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington
Boston Massacre
Seven Year's War
37
What is this a famous illustration of?
Boston Masquerade
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
The end result of Deflate-gate
38
What were the Sons of Liberty disguised as during the Boston Tea Party?
Native Americans
King George III
Redcoats
British soldiers
39
The Battle at Trenton was important because:
it proved the Patriots were weak
it showed the Americans were failing
it gave the Patriot troops hope
it was a significant victory for the British
40
This is a famous painting depicting what during the Revolutionary War?
the Valley Forge encampment
the Battle of Paoli
the Battle of Yorktown
the Boston Massacre
41
Which was NOT a cause of the Revolutionary War?
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Slavery
Tea Act
42
What was the petition called that asked King George III for peace ?
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Petition
Olive Tree Petition
Olive Garden Petition
43
Who was the MAIN negotiator the Treaty of Paris 1783? (John Adams and John Jay were also there)
Thomas Paine
William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
44
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
It basically ended the war
The British gained help from other countries
The British doubled the amount of troops they sent to the colonies
The American's won back Virginia
45
Why did colonial currency lose value (inflation) during the Revolutionary War?
Americans used British coins.
Not enough gold or silver backing up currency.
The currency was not green enough.
American kids received large allowances.
46
What was a strength for the Patriots? (Besides Tom Brady and Bill Belichick)
They had very competent military leadership and French help
all of the above
They were fighting on their home territory
They believed in what they were fighting for
47
Who was Judith Sargent Murray?
a woman that went to battle dressed as a man
a writer that proposed a loyalist view of independence
a writer that said women & men are intellectually & spiritually equal
a surgeon in the war
48
The Intolerable Acts were passed by Parliament to basically punish the colonists for which event?
Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
Boston Massacre
Committees of Correspondence
49
Who led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
50
Who wanted to stay under the rule of Britain and the King?
Neutralists
Loyalists
Patriots
Moderates
51
What document ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of New York
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of the Revolution
Treaty of Versailles
52
The MAIN author of the
Declaration of Independence:
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
John Adams
53
What was a famous quote from the Battle of Lexington and Concord? Read carefully.
(Both of these quotes were famous from these battles)
"But if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!"
"Don't fire unless fired upon..."
54
Who did NOT care who ruled the land, as long as they could continue on with their regular life?
Patriots
Neutralists
The Sons of Liberty
Loyalists
55
Who won the battle at Concord?
the Red Sox
it was a draw
the Patriots
the British
56
The Paoli Massacre was after which other local battle? (both were losses for the Patriots)
The Belmont Hills Massacre
The Battle of Fork Spoon
The Battle of the Clouds
The Battle Brandywine Creek
