The American Revolution: The Battlegrounds Shift

Question 1

Some Native American tribes sided with the British and raided American settlements.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The British used their navy to form a blockade of American harbors. To create a blockade means

Accepted Answer

prevent ships from entering or leaving a harbor

Question 3

The surrender of _____in May of 1780 marked the worst American defeat of the war.

Accepted Answer

Charles Town, South Carolina

Question 4

American forces led by Francis Marion used hit-and-run attacks against British forces

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

American officer John Paul Jones became famous during the war for _____.

Accepted Answer

successfully raiding British ports

Question 6

During the American Revolution Congress authorized private merchant ships to sail as privateers

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Bernardo de Galvez helped the American side by_____.

Accepted Answer

shipping supplies up the Mississippi to Americans troops

Question 8

British commander nicknamed "hair buyer" because he paid Native Americans for settlers' scalps

Accepted Answer

Henry Hamilton

Question 9

After he gave up the campaign to conquer the Carolinas, Cornwallis and his troops retreated to

Accepted Answer

Virginia

Question 10

British threats caused many people in the Carolinas to remain loyal to the British.

Accepted Answer

False

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