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Unit 5: American Revolution
Unit 5: American Revolution
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Unit Review for Chapter 6
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1
What document officially ended the war in 1783?
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Treaty of Paris
Common Sense
2
Which Christmas battle did George Washington and the Continental Army win against the Hessians
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
3
How were Patriot forces able to fight and win against larger Redcoat regiments?
concentrating their forces in GA, SC, NC and VA
brought their shields together in formation creating screen
formed in close ranks and fired at a very close range.
Used a hit-and-run technique & caught the British off guard.
4
In Thomas Paine's quote , the main idea is ?
To encourage the British and Patriots to make peace
Soldiers should only serve in the summer
to inspire soldiers to stay in the army during a low point
Native Americans should switch sides
5
Why did Mary McCauley receive $40 per year pension from the State of Pennsylvania ?
General George Washington publicly thanked Mary
Mary married John Hays, a barber
Mary was born in Trenton, New Jersey
Mary took her husband's place on the cannon crew
6
What did women contribute to the war?
dressing up like soldiers and fighting
spies for the Patriots
nursing sick and injured soldiers
taking care of the business and farms back home
7
Due to the growing need for soldiers which group did Rhode Island recruit to join the Patriots?
an African American regiment
Native Americans
former members of the Sons of Liberty
Virginian Mercenaries
8
Which is the Patriot Victory that convinced the French to become allies with the New U.S.
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
9
Why did Washington lead the Patriots across the icy Delaware River?
he saw a chance to surprise attack the enemy at Trenton
to call a truce with Hessian leaders after losing battles
to get to the other side
he knew it would be easy to do so
10
What were some Patriot advantages going into the Revolutionary war?
traditional fighting style
strong fighting spirit
strong leader George Washington
knowledge of the land
11
What were some advantages for the British at the start of the war?
strong leader George Washington
powerful navy
more money
well-trained army
12
The Hessians were .....
people from Haiti
Frenchmen who helped the British
hired German mercenaries
Germans who helped the Patriots
13
By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except…
Maryland
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
14
Why did more Native Americans fight on the British side?
The British promised to return all of the land they took
The Americans didn't offer enough money
The British always treated them well
The British seemed like less of a threat than Americans
15
What contributions were made by Ben Franklin during the Revolution?
He served as America's first ambassador to France
He was selected to serve as a delegate to the 2nd CC
He gained many friends for the United states with his charm
He joined a diplomatic mission to bring Canada into the war
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How have attitudes about women in the military changed since the 1770's
Women serve higher ranking positions than men
Today women serve as doctors instead of only nurses in 1770
Women now serve openly in the military instead of in secret.
Women make up 65% of the military instead serving in secret
