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Robison: American Revolution
Robison: American Revolution
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Review of the American Revolution
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1
On October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at
Trenton
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Concord
2
The first state to have an all–African American regiment was
South Carolina
Georgia
New York
Rhode Island
3
What disadvantages did the patriots face in fighting the British?
fighting on their own ground
a weak military, lack of weapons
a sense of purpose
their leader George Washington
4
The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the
Treaty of America
Treaty of the United States
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Great Britain
5
George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping
his army together
his spirits up
the British away
entertainment for his army
6
The volunteer from France who became Washington's trusted aide was
Benjamin Franklin
Francis Marion
Thomas Paine
Marquis de Layfayette
7
Financing the war was a problem for the Americans because Congress had no power to raise money
Through Taxes
Through Bounties
Through Looting
Through Tariffs
8
France realized that the United States might win the war after the American victory at
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
Valley Forge
9
By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except
Georgia
South Carolina
Maryland
North Carolina
10
Due to George Washington's strategy, Charles Cornwallis was defeated at the
Battle of Boston
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of New York
Battle of Chesapeake
11
Juan de Miralles was largely responsible for Spain, Cuba, and Mexico sending help the colonies
With Money
With Food
With Weapons
With Supplies
12
Loyalist strength was strongest in
Ohio River Valley
The Carolinas and Georgia
New England
New York
13
Which problem caused Congress to stop issuing paper money?
slavery
inflation
poor soldier morale
winter weather
14
Though the last significant battle took place in 1781, the treaty ending the war was signed in
1787
1780
1783
1800
15
The nation that made an alliance with the revolutionary United States in 1778 was
France
Canada
Spain
Great Britain
16
The ideals of freedom and liberty caused some Americans to question the institution of
Religion
Kings
Democracy
Slavery
17
The patriot cause had supporters from around the world. Which foreigners did not help?
Friedrich von Stueben
Czar Nichollas the 2nd
Juan de Mirales
Marquis de Lafayette
18
What elements were key to the Patriots victory in the war?
had a strong army and navy, plenty of money
fought on their own land with help from other nations
privateers and mercenaries
fought on their own land with no help from other nations
19
How did privateers contribute to the American war effort?
they sent troops
they captured more British ships than the American navy
they helped build more ships
they sent money and supplies
20
The man who turned the ragged Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force was
Friedrich von Steuben
Juan de Miralles
Mr. Robison
Casimir Pulaski