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Ch 9 Winning the Revolution
Ch 9 Winning the Revolution
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Winning the American Revolution
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1
General Arnold fights with the British in exchange for money. He is known as a
patriot
traitor
mercenary
loyalist
2
Burgoyne and the British attempt to control Lake Champlain and Hudson River in what battle?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
3
King George hires German soldiers to help him defeat the Americans. They are ___.
traitor
misinformer
missonary
mercenary
4
Why was it dangerous for the colonists to declare independence from Britain?
Leaders could have been fired from Congress.
They could have been forced to return to England.
They could have been hanged as traitors
The leaders could have been forced to pay more taxes.
5
In which battle Washington help push the British out of Boston?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
6
Letter Congress sent to the king that offers a peaceful solution to the problems with Britain.
Treaty of Paris
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
7
Various clashes with Britain caused this group to meet and make important decisions.
Second Continental Congress
The Green Mountain Boys
General Washington and Benedict Arnold
The Continental Army
8
Spain, France, and Germany
countries that refused to help Americans fight the war
countries that helped the Americans win the Revolution
None of the above
countries that helped Great Britain win some battles
9
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense in order to ...
colonists would understand why independence was needed
convince the Congress to declare independence.
convince the King that the colonists wanted independence.
convince the colonies to all become patriots
10
This document was sent to the king explaining the colonists reasons for wanting independence.
Olive Branch Petition
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
11
What were some difficulties the Continental Army faced during the fight for independence?
Lack of weapons
lack of clothing
lack of food
all of the above
12
A group of Patriot soldiers from Vermont and led by Ethan Allen.
Second Continental Congress
Green Mountain Boys
Continental Army
Traitors
13
What battle officially ended the American Revolution?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
14
Great Britain now recognizes the United States of America as independent.
The Continental Army
Treaty of Paris
The Declaration of Independence
The Olive Branch Petition
15
How did Washington defeat the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton?
He took them by surprise on Christmas Night.
His men outnumbered the Hessians.
His troops had more powerful weapons.
He attacked them on New Year's Eve.
