Unit 2 Test Review American Revolution

Who was the author, publisher, inventor and diplomat who convinced France to form an alliance with America?

Washington made a famous river crossing to launch his attack on Trenton. What icy river did he cross?

What famous Patriot said, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.

Under Britain's new plan of attack on the Southern colonies, what city was their first target.

What were colonists that felt a responsibility to British rule called?

What foreign country provided aid to America in the form of supplies, weapons, and soldiers?

Who was the first American spy captured and hanged for his actions?

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

Who did Burgoyne hire to guide his army through the wilderness?

What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write and publish that encouraged American soldiers to fight on?

Instead of meeting General Burgoyne in Albany, this general attacked Philadelphia and won.

King George sent German Soldiers to help is troops in America. These soldiers were called ___.

What American General became a traitor and joined the British?

What did the British promise any slave that joined Britain's army?

What battle was the turning point for changing people's opinions of Washington from that of a losing general to a hero?

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

What document was the formal statement declaring the freedom of the thirteen colonies?

What was the name of the treaty that recognized the United States as an independent nation?

Which of the following was a weakness of the Continental (Patriot) Army?

What was the governing body of Britain called?

What battle had Britain's General Burgoyne surrendering to American forces?