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Social Studies Week 14
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1
Which of the following groups of people did not support the Americans during the Revolution?
British
Spanish
French
Dutch
2
Why was Benedict Arnold promoted?
He was promoted for his money and power
He was promoted for his brave work
He was promoted for his moral beliefs
He was promoted for his outstanding personal life
3
Why did the British sing "Yankee Doodle" during the American Revolution?
To make fun of Americans
To make fun of the British
To honor the British
To honor Americans
4
Why did France and Spain support the Americans?
They wanted America to be the largest country in the world
They were tired of British control and domination
They were forced to fight
They were paid well
5
Which sentence shows how Colonists were able to defeat the British during the Revolutionary War?
They controlled areas of land to make it easier to get supplies
They had one of the largest and best organized armies in the world
They were able to hide in trees and hills and surprise the British
They were allowed to capture British boats and keep the supplies
6
Why did British General John Burgoyne want to march into New York?
It was the capital of the United States
It was the first city he landed in
He thought if the British controlled New York they could beat the Americans
He knew New York had important landmarks like the Statue of Liberty
7
How did the weather impact the American army when they crossed the Delaware River?
They didn't have enough weapons
They didn't have enough animals to help move supplies
There weren't enough homes to house the soldiers
They didn't have enough clothes to keep warm
8
What did one American Band do in 1781?
Sang "Happy Birthday" to King George
Played "Yankee Doodle" at the end of the American Revolution
Sang the National Anthem when the Decl. of Independence was signed
Played "Yankee Doodle" at the beginning of the Revolution
9
What was the most important factor in the British losing the Battle of Saratoga?
The Americans retreated but the British lost more soldiers
The battle lasted for many hours
The British outnumbered the Americans
Some Americans hid in the woods to shoot the British from far away
10
How was Benedict Arnold a traitor?
Through brave actions, he was promoted to major general
He nearly left the army when others were promoted instead of him
He was promoted by Washington for his courage in the army
He planned to give the British control of West Point
11
Which quote describes the harsh conditions American soldiers faced? (Two possible answers)
We faced more than 1 great defeat this year and morale suffered
Those of us who served in General Washington's army learned from experience
We didn't have enough clothes or fires to keep us warm
Those words warmed our hearts and gave us hope
12
Which of the following sentences show Benedict Arnold's contributions to the war?
He attacked the Patriots again in October.
Defying that order, Arnold helped overpowered the British
Gates and Arnold surrounded the British troops
In the early fighting, it looked like the Americans would lose
13
What important jobs did Martha Washington have?
She was a nurse and opened a hospital at her plantation
She wrote many famous novels and spoke out against slavery
She ran a plantation while her husband when he was gone
She traveled the country and was a famous abolitionist
14
What was the name of the popular song in the 1770s?
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle
Yankee Noodle
Called it Macaroni
15
Which famous American was promoted to brigadier general under General Washington?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Martha Washington
Benedict Arnold
16
"The last thing they expected was Washington's rag-tag band that couldn't win a ____ to cross that harsh ___."
battle, mountain
war, hill
fight, ocean
battle, river
17
Who was Martha Washington's second husband?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Thomas Edison
Paul Revere
18
Why were France and and Spain happy to provide money and soldiers to America? (Two possible answers)
Many undecided Americans eventually joined the Revolution
They didn't like how the British hired Hessians
They were sick of British control after the French and Indian War
They hated Great Britain
19
How did being on their own land help the Americans
They were so close together the soldiers could fight in big groups
They were spread out so it made catching them more difficult
They were able to use navy ships
They were able to fight in all fifty states
20
How did George Washington's changing job role impact Martha?
She stood in for George when he had to be away
She had to sell the plantation
She decided to run for President
She had to take up many odd jobs to support her family
21
What strategy did Georgie Washington use to help the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
He encouraged Americans to fight from inside their homes
He forced the British to fight battles at sea
He fought defensively and forced the British to use up their supplies
He fought all battles inside large, major cities
22
Why did General Burgoyne run into problems?
Howe was lost at sea
Howe convinced the French to fight with him
Sir William Howe decided to attack Philadelphia before New York
Howe decided to fight battles at sea
23
The Americans used geography to help win battles. Which natural feature did they use to hide from the British?
Hills surrounding the city of Boston
Empty buildings in New York City
Cliffs on the shores of Lake Champlain
Trees and forest at Freeman's Farm
24
Which of the following sentences best explains the phrase "fight defensively?"
Each side would line up about fifty yards apart
Many battles were fought to get control of rivers, roads, and harbors
The longer the British fought, the more supplies and money they used.
There were many more privateer ships than American Navy ships
25
Why did George Washington have the Americans fight defensively?
So they could force the British to use more supplies
So they could wait for the French allies to arrive
So they could hide in trees
So they could make more weapons
26
Why was crossing the Delaware River considered reckless and dangerous?
There was a hurrican approaching
There were no ships available
It was freezing cold and there was a bad storm
It was a long distance to travel
