The American Revolution chapter 4

Question 1

What was the peace agreement called where the British recognized American Independence?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris 1783

Question 2

What early Battle was fought near Boston that is actually called Breed’s Hill?

Accepted Answer

Bunker Hill

Question 3

What branch of Military did the Americans create in 1775?

Accepted Answer

Navy

Question 4

What group of people joined the British/Redcoats after being promised freedom?

Accepted Answer

Africans

Question 5

What were the American colonist who chose to side with the British called?

Accepted Answer

Loyalists

Question 6

Who were the “PATRIOTS”?

Accepted Answer

Colonist

Question 7

What was the surprise attacks-war strategy called that Marion’s Brigade’s used?

Accepted Answer

Guerrilla Warfare

Question 8

What 3 colonies did the British hope to find LOYALIST to help them fight the war?

Accepted Answer

Georgia, Virginia, Carolinas

Question 9

What two Countries Helped the American’s with war in 1776 and in 1779?

Accepted Answer

France and Spain

Question 10

What famous place did George Washington settle his troops and rebuild in 1777?

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 11

What 2 groups did the Declaration of Independence NOT address?

Accepted Answer

Africans and Native Americans

Question 12

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 13

Who led the Continental Army across the Delaware River, Christmas night 1776?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 14

What was the name of George Washington’s Army?

Accepted Answer

Continental Army

Question 15

In the Battle of Trenton, the Patriots attacked WHAT group as they slept?

Accepted Answer

Hessians

Question 16

Who wrote the “COMMON SENSE” pamphlet, stating that colonist should make their rules and laws?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Payne

Question 17

What month day and year was the Declaration of Independence written?

Accepted Answer

July 4rth, 1776

Question 18

Where was the last battle of the Revolutionary war fought?

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 19

What was the nick-name of the British Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

Red Coats

Question 20

Who was the “Best Known” woman to fight in the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Mary Ludwig Hays

Questions 20