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Chapter 6-The American Revolution
Chapter 6-The American Revolution
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1
What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?
an organized and well-trained fighting force
a larger army and dominant navy
fighting on their own land for their own cause
2
Which foreign troops helped defeat the British at Yorktown
French
Hessian
Spanish
German
3
a change, correction, or improvement added to a document
amendment
approve
ordinance
ratify
4
American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Federalist
Republican
Loyalist
Patriot
5
On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at
Saratoga.
Trenton
6
Americans had problems getting enough money to finance the war because
the British closed all colonial banks
the states were against the war.
Congress did not have the power to raise money
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attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place
siege
ambush
Patriot
republic
8
Who was nicknamed “Molly Pitcher” and fought in battle against the British?
Betsy Ross
Stephanie Laymon
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Abigail Adams
9
Hessians were ______________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.
German
Spanish
French
Native American
10
Who Said, “We shall have a long . . . and bloody war to go through.”
John Adams
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
11
Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Nathan Hale
12
Charles Cornwallis was defeated at the Battle of..
Boston
Saratoga
Yorktown
Lexington
13
Which general fought for the British in the Battle of Saratoga
Charles Cornwallis
John Howe
George Washington
John Burgoyne
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having two separate lawmaking chambers
ratify
checks and balances
federalism
bicameral
15
George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping...
entertainment for his troops
his army together
his spirits up
the British away
16
Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?
the Patriots and the Spanish
the Americans and the French
the patriots and the British
the Tories and the Loyalists
17
In the Battle of Saratoga what was the name of the British General
John Burgoyne
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
18
Washington’s surprise attack across the Delaware River on Christmas night
was the last battle of the Revolutionary War.
boosted the morale of the Patriots.
was followed by calls for his resignation.
19
The Battle of Yorktown was not the end of fighting
False
True
20
Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"
Thomas Paine
John Paul Jones
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere