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Chapter 7: American Revolution
Chapter 7: American Revolution
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Review for the Chapter 7 Test from the History Alive Book
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1
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
Weak Leadership
Unmotivated Troops
Undisciplined Enemy
Inexperienced Soldiers
2
Soldiers who operate on their own & are not part of a regular army are known as ___________.
Patriots
Guerrillas
Mercinaries
Hessians
3
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Not Enough Supplies
Poor Leadership
Understaffed Army
Poorly Trained Soldiers
4
Which of the following are examples on how the American Revolution affected the rest of world?
Inspired Revolts against European Rule in South America
Established U.S. as a world powerhouse, leader of countries.
Established Gr.Britain as the most powerful nation in world.
Inspired the French to revolt against French rulers.
5
Why did many of the British people not support the War?
The king was unpopular
They planned to move to America
They wanted the Americans to have their Independence
The cost to taxpayers was too high
6
Which of these is an effect of African Americans helping the Cause?
African Americans who fought were given freedom.
Slavery was abolished in the Colonies.
African Americans gained respect and were rewarded.
Some colonies took steps towards ending slavery.
7
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Unfamiliar Territory
Supply Shortages
Weak Commander
Far from Home
8
After Saratoga Springs, which two nations allied with colonies and sent troops and war ships?
Mexico & Germany
France & Spain
Spain & Canada
Canada & Great Britain
9
Who was the influential Patriot author of the popular pamphlets
The Crisis
&
Common Sense
?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Joseph Martin
Benjamin Franklin
10
Which of the following was not a provision (requirement) of the Treaty of Paris 1783.
U.S. must give all loyalists back their property.
England acknowledges the U.S. as independent country
Great Britain gained all of France's North America territory
England gives up all territory from Atlantic to Miss. River
11
What were some strengths of the British army?
George Washington was an experienced military leader.
Were unfamliar with the territory.
Were well supplied with food, uniforms, weapons, & ammo.
Patriotism, people willing to defend their homes.
12
Which battle victory was considered a "Turning Point" for the Colonial Army and the Patriots?
Battle Bunker of Hill
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga Springs
13
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They hoped independence would lead to freedom.
They were generously paid to join the army.
They blamed Great Britain
They had excellent military skills.
14
What is a Summer Soldier or a Sunshine Patriot?
Optimists
Traitors
Quitters
Fighters
15
What two foreigners were present at Valley Forge, and helped the American cause?
Baron von Steuben & Marcus de Lafayette
General Nathanial Greene & Joseph Martin
Thomas Paine & The Swamp Fox Francis Marion
General Johnny Burgoyne & General Howe
16
Which of the following was a strength of The Continental Army?
Received help from overseas from France.
Had a professional army of 30,000 men.
Were well trained in European military tactics.
Had food and uniform shortages.
17
True or False: Most American Troops died in battle during the Revolutionary War?
False
True
18
After his
defeat at New York in September 1776
, what was General Washington's
new
strategy
to fight the British?
To defeat the British in a one large open field battle.
To ally with all the Native American groups to fight the enemy they shared.
Ally with the Spanish colonies in Central and South America to fight them.
To fight a defensive battle and not engage in big battles to tire them out.
19
At which battle in 1781 did the British finally surrender for good at?
Battle of Charleston
Battle of New York
Battle of Saratoga Springs
Battle of Yorktown
20
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Arrange One Very Large Battle
Fight a Defensive war and tire the British Out
Avoided Battles Completely
21
What was the result of the American Victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The Hessians the the American Side
It showed America could defeat the British
The British were forces to leave New York and New Jersey
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his men
