8th grade ch 6 american revolution

Question 1

When the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, which country claimed most land in North America?

Accepted Answer

spain

Question 2

An account by an army surgeon during winter at Valley Forge in 1777-1778 reveals that__________

Accepted Answer

the continental Army good-humored in very poor conditions.

Question 3

Supplies could not reach the American ports because of British...

Accepted Answer

blockades

Question 4

Why was the British officer in this excerpt so confident of swift victory over the Rebels?

Accepted Answer

He feels the Rebels are awed by superior British forces.

Question 5

Who was a privateer commander?

Accepted Answer

John Paul Jones

Question 6

Guerrilla Leader

Accepted Answer

Francis Marion

Question 7

Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"?

Accepted Answer

John Paul Jones

Question 8

when did Galvez help the colonies as he promised?

Accepted Answer

late 1770`s and early 1780s

Question 9

The last battle of the American Revolution occurred at ? in 1781

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 10

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored at

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Trenton

Question 11

What historical event involving Washington took place on December 4, 1783?

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He resigned his position and returned to civilian life

Question 12

Merchant war ships

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Privateers

Question 13

"These are the times that try men's souls," was written by

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Thomas Paine

Question 14

In a first hand account of the British surrender at Yorktown, Thacher describes the soldiers as

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unhappy and angry

Question 15

Washington's strategy resulted in Cornwallis surrender at?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Yorktown

Question 16

To spy on the British, which Patriot disguised himself as a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 17

Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering?

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 18

Whose legendary bravery & dedication to the american cause inspired Washington to make a remark

Accepted Answer

Peter Francisco

Question 19

The spy on the British,which patriot disguised himself as a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 20

Which patriot`s famous words were ''I have not yet begun to fight''?

Accepted Answer

John Paul Jones

Question 21

hit-and-run technique

Accepted Answer

Guerrilla Warefare

Question 22

Where was loyalist strength weak?

Accepted Answer

New England

Question 23

British advantages during the war included all of the following except

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home field advantage

Question 24

A member of Britains parliament made a remark after defeating the south battle at what battle

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Charles town

Question 25

After the war, George washington

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returned to mount vernon

Question 26

Who was known as the swamp fox?

Accepted Answer

Francis Marion

Question 27

"Sunshine patriots," according to Paine will____

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only serve their country when things are going well

Question 28

In 1780, where did the Patriots suffer their worst defeat of the war?

Accepted Answer

Charles Town (Charleston)

Question 29

Almost 8,000 British troops laid down their arms, whats the name of this battle?

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 30

George Rogers Clark forced Henry Hamilton's surrender at

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Vincennes

Question 31

Which man did not represent the Americans at the peace talks in Paris?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 32

Loyalist strength was weakest in

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New England

Question 33

Patriot fighter

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Margaret Corbin

Question 34

British mercenaries______

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Hessians

Question 35

By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except

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South Carolina

Question 36

Which foreign group attempted to assist the British in suppressing the American rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Hessians

Question 37

in 1783, which country had claim top the land that would later become the State of Alaska?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 38

Which foreign troops helped defeat Cornwallis?

Accepted Answer

French

Question 39

what was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

Accepted Answer

Patriots

Question 40

Which winter did the patriot troops spend at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

1776-1777

Question 41

On September 3 1783, something was signed. What was it?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris

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