Which of the following was a strength of the Continental Army?

The soldiers were motivated fighting for their freedom

In addition to their independence, the Treaty of Paris gave Americans...

territory from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade:

King George to make peace with the colonies

Two key parts of the Declaration of Independence are...

Natural Rights and the King's Crimes

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

Encouraged other nations to fight for independence

The Battle of Yorktown resulted in . . .

General Cornwallis' surrender, essentially ending the war

What was the Continental Army's main strength?

George Washington's military and leadership skills

Why did many of the British People not support the war?

the cost to taxpayers was too high

In 1776, Washingtons basic military strategy was to:

fight a defensive war and tire the British out

In the treaty of Paris, what was one provision?

the territory from the Atlantic coast to Mississippi River

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

brought France into the war as an American ally

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

to persuade King George to make peace with the colonies

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because . . .

France and Spain agreed to be a military ally of America

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1
Which of the following was a strength of the Continental Army?
They had an abundance of food for its armies
They had more supplies than the British Army
They were more experienced than the British Army
The soldiers were motivated fighting for their freedom
2
Who Said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death?
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
King George
3
On what day did General Washington plan his attack on Trenton?
New Years Eve
New Years Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
4
Which group prevented a British Victory in the south?
guerrilla troops
mercenaries
French soldiers
Loyalists
5
Who was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?
The Patriots
The French
The British
The Spanish
6
British troops were all of the following except:
better fed
better equipped
better trained
led by better generals
7
In addition to their independence, the Treaty of Paris gave Americans...
a pledge that future conflicts with Britain would be settled
territory from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
8
What prevented the British from fleeing Yorktown by Sea?
French warships blockage
The British ships burned
The water was too shallow to leave.
The British had no ships in the harbor
9
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade:
Parliament to repeal the intolerable acts
British troops to leave New York City
King George to make peace with the colonies
Convince France to fight with the Americans
10
When was the Declaration of Independence finalized and signed?
July 2nd, 1783
July 2nd, 1776
July 4th, 1776
July 4th, 1781
11
Two key parts of the Declaration of Independence are...
Natural Rights and the King's Crimes
the Olive Branch Petition and the Pledge of Allegiance
the Olive Branch Petition and the Treaty of Paris
Natural Rights and Common Sense
12
The Battle of Saratoga boosted Canada's confidence in the Patriots.
False
True
13
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
14
In which colonial region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
Canadian colonies
Southern colonies
Western colonies
Northern colonies
15
Who was selected by the second Continental Congress to command the new Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
None of the above
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
16
American Victories at Trenton and Princeton:
Proved Washington was not a good general
convinced spain to join and fight with the British
Forced the British to abandon New York City
Increased American Morale
17
What caused the American Defeat in Brooklyn ,New York, in August 1776?
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
inexperienced soldiers
undisciplined enemy
18
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
Made other nations fearful of America's strength
Encouraged other nations to fight for independence
Great Britain gave up its other colonies
Made people fearful to fight for independence
19
The Battle of Yorktown resulted in . . .
a hasty Patriot retreat into Virginia
General Cornwallis' surrender, essentially ending the war
the capture of French mercenaries
the loss of several warships in a fierce storm
20
What was the Continental Army's main strength?
King George providing quality leadership
well-trained, professional soldiers
George Washington's military and leadership skills
Benjamin Franklin's words of wisdom and inspiration
21
Who wrote the Pamphlets Common Sense and the The Crisis?
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
John Adams
22
Why did many of the British People not support the war?
They wanted the colonies to have their independence
many British people didn't care about the American colonies
the cost to taxpayers was too high
The king was unpopular
23
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British Troops?
poorly trained soldiers
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poor leadership
24
In 1776, Washingtons basic military strategy was to:
defeat the British in one large battle
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe
starve the British out of New York City
fight a defensive war and tire the British out
25
In the treaty of Paris, what was one provision?
the territory from the Atlantic coast to Mississippi River
Pay King George 5 million dollars for New York City
The colonies would still be under British Rule
Had the right to strip the loyalists of their property
26
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
brought France into the war as an American ally
Was a British Victory to help turn the tide of the war
Ended general Washingtons career
Forced the British to Leave Canada
27
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to convince colonists to fight for freedom from British rule
to persuade King George to make peace with the colonies
to persuade Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
to convince British troops to leave Boston
28
Baron Freidrich Von Stueben trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
False
True
29
Which word describes the "summer solders and sunshine patriot"?
Fighters
Traitors
Optimists
Quitters
30
Where did 80,000 loyalists move to after the war?
Florida
France
British Canada
California
31
Lord Frederick North was an American Spy.
False
True
32
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because . . .
Great Britain was forced to form an alliance with France
France and Spain agreed to be a military ally of America
the colonists were defeated and lost possession of NYC
Native Americans joined the war against the colonists.

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