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The American Revolution
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1
The British forces sang __ ____ to make fun of Americans.
Can't Touch This
T.N.T. I am Dynamite
We are the Champions
Yankee Doodle
2
Where did George Washington live before the American Revolution?
Mount Virgina
Mount Vicky
Mount Versitile
Mount Vernon
3
Which British general surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Walter Howe
William Howe
Charles Cornwallis
Colin Cornwallis
4
Who said the quote, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."?
Hail Nathan
Hale Nathan
Nathan Hale
Nathan Hail
5
Francis Marion was a successful patriot leader earning the nickname ___ __ in South Carolina.
Swamp Flamingo
Swamp Monster
Swamp Gator
Swamp Fox
6
One of the leaders at Valley Forge was Marquis de ______ of France.
Antoinette
Lafayette
Montesque
Krabs
7
A __ is a privately owned merchant ship outfitted with weapons to capture enemy merchant ships.
Thieving scoundral
pirate
privateer
goonies weapon
8
Under the Treaty of ____, Great Britain recognized the United States as an independant nation
London
Philidelphia
Paris
New York
9
A person who is paid for fighting is called a _______.
hessian
communist
opportunist
mercenary
10
Keeping ships from entering or leaving a harbor is called a _______.
port barrier
naval wall
blockade
sea shutdown
11
To ratify means to ______.
approve
enjoy
do over
frown upon
12
What did Nathan Hale do to help the Continental Army?
He was a deserter.
He was a snitch.
He was a spy.
He promoted the army.
13
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 17__.
83
84
82
81
14
Which side had the following advantages, wealth and a large population?
Colonists
Great Britain
Portugal
None of the above
15
In February, 1778, ____ declared war on Britain and sent money and troops to aid the Americans.
Spain
Mexico
Canada
France
16
What nickname was given to Mary Ludwig Hayes Mcauley for her efforts during the Revolution?
Molly Pitching in
Molly Water Bottle
Miss Molly
Molly Pitcher
17
John Paul ____ was a patriot naval hero.
Jones
Smith
Johnes
Smithe
18
Which local militia defeated the British at Fort Ticonderoga?
Green Mountain Boys
Pink Mountain Boys
Blue Mountain Boys
Brown Mountain Boys
19
Thaddeus Kosciuszko of ____ was a big contributor to the patriot cause.
Ukraine
Bikini Bottom
Poland
Austria
20
Casimir Pulaski of Poland was promoted to the rank of _______ in the patriot army.
Lieutenant
Sargent Major
Commander in Cheif
General
21
The wife of John Adams, _____ Adams, often argued for womens rights.
Audrey
Annie
Abigail
Aubrey
22
Which patriot answered "I have not yet begun to fight" when the British asked him to surrender?
I don't know but he sounds awesome
John Paul Smith
John Paul Jonhnes
John Paul Jones
23
General William Howe was a _____ commander.
Spain
British
American
French
24
Why did Washington's soldiers begin the Newburgh Conspiracy?
Wanted to be paid
Wanted food
Wanted to go home
Wanted Recognition
25
Which side had the following advantages, motivation and leadership?
French
Great Britain
All of the above
Americans
26
During the American Revolution, why did Benjamin Franklin travel to France?
Vacation
Get away from the war
Nothing better to do
French support
27
What document outlined the principles of freedom?
Amendments
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independance
28
Another term for a surprise attack is a (an) _______.
party
ambush
attack
surprise party
29
What did Mary Ludwig Hayes (Molly Pitcher) do at the Battle of Monmouth?
She ran away.
She was killed.
She fired a cannon.
She was wounded.
30
What troops did commander Comte de Rochambeau join when he arrived in July 1780.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Friedrich von Steuben
William Howe
George Washington
31
Most ____ Americans sided with the British because they were less of a threat.
Spanish
Prehistoric
French
Native
32
______ declared war on Britain in 1779.
Spain
France
Canada
Portugal
33
Friedrich von Steuben trained patriot troops, changing the Continental Army into a more __ __.
effective army
well-dressed army
well fed army
laid back army
34
Who was called a Tory?
Colonists loyal to Great Britain
Disobediant Children
Spies
Colonists that had no opinion
35
Which side had the following advantages, a strong navy & a well trained army?
Portugal
Americans
Great Britain
36
The ____ quickly made made 'Yankee Doodle' Their own.
childern
housewives
teenagers
Americans