American Revolution

George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping

After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia.

In the early years, the size of the Continental Army dwindled because soldiers left as their year of service was done

Due to George Washington's strategy, Charles Cornwallis was defeated at the

On October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at

a surprise attack

to approve officially

Loyalist strength was strongest in

hit-and-run war technique

The nation that made an alliance with the revolutionary United States in 1778 was

Patriot forces

The 13 warships that the Continental Congress ordered to be built made the American navy a powerful and effective force

Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.

Where did the Battle of Yorktown occur?

The French announced support for the United States after the American victory at

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

This act repealed the stamp act and asserted Britian's authority over the colonies.

The colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British.

Based on the map, the navy of which country played a decisive role at Yorktown?

Which of the following is not an element of the AoC?

The Battle of Trenton occured in New York.

British Commander at Yorktown

On which type of landform is Yorktown located?

Who was largely responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?

When Congress refused to pay soldiers who won the American Revolution, the conflict was resolved by

Few patriots believed ____________ when he stated, “We shall have a long . . . and bloody war to go through.”

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

The Hessians’ main reason for fighting the war was

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

Enslaved African Americans who fought on the British side were given

Thomas Jefferson was a representative for Virginia.

Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?

Although the last significant battle took place in 1781, the treaty ending the war was signed in

Where did the Battle of Saratoga occur?

The American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in July 1775.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Sons of Liberty?

In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in_______.

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

The volunteer from France who became Washington's trusted aide was

The British policy of ignoring the colonies while receiving benefits from the colonists.

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

This excerpt describes the terrible effects of the battle in which Cornwallis surrendered. Which battle was it?

The Americans agreed to allow British merchants to collect debts owed to them in the

British mercenaries

The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after the Americans’ victory at

The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the

What is an appropriate title for this map?

In 1777, William Howe captured which city, causing Congress to flee?

The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the South partly because the South had many Loyalists.

Which of the following is NOT true about Shay's Rebellion?

The man who turned the ragged Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force was

drilled Patriots at Valley Forge