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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
Many Loyalists moved to British Canada after the war because. ___.
they were bitter about America winning the war
they did not believe they would be treated fairly
they wanted to live where the British still ruled
they were worried about how the war would impact the economy
2
Cornwallis was challenged by the hit and run techniques of the "____ " and Nathaniel Greene.
Ferocious Fox
Swamp Gorillas
Swamp Fox
Swamp Snake
3
The turning point of the war was when the British and Burgoyne were defeated in ____.
Princeton, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
New York
4
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
Inexperienced Soldiers
Undisciplined Enemy
Weak Leadership
Unmotivated Troops
5
How did the Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It made other nations fearful of fighting for independence
It encouraged other nations to fight for independence
It led to Great Britain giving up its other other colonies
It made other nations afraid of America
6
When the Americans attacked their enemy in Trenton, the Hessians...
defeated the Americans
joined the Americans
surrendered to the Americans
captured the Americans
7
American farmers preferred to sell to the British because ___.
they paid farmers in gold instead of paper money
they gave farmers discounts
they traded with farmers instead of paying them
the paid the farmers paper money instead of gold
8
Washington told Congress he was going to fight a __ war against the British.
inexperienced
offensive
defensive
losing
9
Guerrillas helped America during the war by ___.
attacking the British then disappearing into the swampland.
stealing from the British and burning their camps.
capturing the British then taking them to their hideout.
pretending to join the British, then forcing them out.
10
Washington & his troops had a hard winter in Valley Forge, PA because __.
they were cold
they were hungry
all of these
they were sick
11
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
Mercenaries
Loyalists
French Soldiers
Guerrilla Troops
12
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.
13
___ of Prussia drilled the American soldiers and turned them into an organized fighting force.
von Steuben
Lafayette
Cornwallis
Burgoyne
14
General Howe offered ___ to colonists who promised to “remain in peaceful obedience.”
land
a pardon
a representative in Parliament
money
15
Americans received help from ___.
Europe
all of these
France
Spain
16
What is a Summer Soldier or a Sunshine Patriot?
Traitors
Optimists
Fighters
Quitters
17
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The Hessians joined the American side
It showed America could defeat the British
The British were forced to leave New York and New Jersey
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his men
18
Cornwallis surrendered at ___ and the war was over.
Monmouth
Yorktown
Saratoga
Valley Forge
19
How did the French help Washington set the trap at Yorktown?
all of these
The cut off the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay.
They helped surround Yorktown.
They sent thousands of troops to America.
20
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
British land in Canada
Land east of the Mississippi River
The return of the taxes they had paid to Great Britain
The right to punish the Loyalists
21
Two problems with General Burgoyne's plan were that it ___.
was very disorganized & required many troops
would be expensive & there was a lack of weapons
didn't match General Howe's plan & had a rough route
betrayed the British & involved crossing a big river
22
Cornwallis became "quite tired of ___ about the country" and went to Yorktown.
sneaking
hearing
marching
fighting
23
____ became an American ally after the Battle of Saratoga.
Spain
Canada
France
Prussia
24
What was Thomas Paine's message in The Crisis?
they should consider quitting before more died
it was understandable why Patriots would change their minds
gaining freedom would actually be a crisis for the colonies
real Patriots hold onto their beliefs even in hard times
25
What was a disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
poor communication
Not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
Unfamiliar territory
26
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
Americans lost in the beginning but tactics improved.
British won every battle except the last one.
Americans outnumbered the British.
British lost most of the time.
27
Why did Cornwallis eventually surrender to the Americans?
The British navy was captured by the guerrillas.
The British navy told him to surrender.
The British navy was lost in a storm.
The British navy never came to help him.
28
Which of these is a provision of the Treaty of Paris?
The United States was recognized by Britain as independent.
The United States could trade lawfully with Britain.
The United States was promised British land overseas.
The United States and Britain were allies.
29
After the NY battle in 1776, the Continental Army soldiers were...
all of these
had little clothing
suffering from bad weather
weak from hunger
30
When Congress desperately printed money to fund the war...
gold became worthless
the value of money dropped tremendously
the economy thrived
General Washington wouldn't accept the money
31
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Weak Commander
Unfamiliar Territory
Supply Shortages
Far from Home
32
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned his post.
European countries came to the aid of the Americans
British troops gained confidence.
Great Britain withdrew from Canada.
33
Lord Germain's first plan to win the war was to
convince the South to join Britain then attack Boston
become Germany's allies then attack MA
seize New York then demolish the rebellion in MA
attack the Patriots from 3 sides then attack Boston
34
The British believed that thousands of ____ would join them in the South.
Patriots
traitors
Loyalists
French
35
____ marked the end of the war in the North.
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of New York
The Battle of Saratoga
36
Many African Americans became Loyalists because...
all of these
British traded with American for runaway slaves
British captured many slaves while fighting in America
British guaranteed slaves freedom if they fought with them
37
General Washington put __ in charge of training his army.
John Burgoyne
Joseph Martin
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
38
___ of France used his own money to buy clothing for the Continental troops.
Howe
Burgoyne
Lafayette
von Steuben
39
Which of these is an effect of African Americans helping the Cause?
Some colonies took steps towards ending slavery.
African Americans gained respect and were rewarded.
Slavery was abolished in the Colonies.
African Americans who fought were given freedom.
40
Why did many of the British people not support the War?
They wanted the Americans to have their Independence
They planned to move to America
The cost to taxpayers was too high
The king was unpopular
41
___ after the defeat at Yorktown, King George finally accepted the British defeat.
months
years
immediately
days
42
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Mexico
Germany
Canada
France
43
In the beginning of the war, both sides had the same strategy which was to __.
defend instead of attacking
get as many allies as possible
tire the other side out with many small battles
defeat the other side in one big battle
44
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
Avoided Battles Completely
To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Arrange One Very Large Battle
Fight a Defensive war and tire the British Out
45
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Understaffed Army
Poor Leadership
Not Enough Supplies
Poorly Trained Soldiers
46
The German mercenaries King George hired were called ____.
Patriots
Hessians
Tories
Loyalists
47
Why did General Howe order the British to stop attacking in the NY battle?
He knew the British were running out of supplies.
He wanted to save the energy of his troops for later.
He was going to trick Washington.
He expected Washington to surrender.
48
Germain tried to divide the Americans by taking control of ___.
Philadelphia
New York City
The Hudson River Valley
The Mississippi River
49
The British had poor leadership in Lord ____ who had never been to North America.
Germain
Clinton
Burgoyne
Lafayette
50
Why did the distance between America and Great Britain weaken the British in the war?
the journey across the Atlantic was dangerous
troops got lost at sea often
British troops could not handle travel across the sea
it was expensive to move supplies and news traveled slowly