What role did African Americans play in the war?

They fought in almost every battle.

What was the result of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

The Declaration of Independence was drafted.

How did Washington force the British out of Boston?

He placed cannons on hills above the city.

Which fact is related to Prince Hall?

led the struggle to end slavery

What was the main argument of the Declaration of Independence?

People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.

What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?

The French navy ships coming into the port

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The American Revolution Ch. 9

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This Quiz coordinates with Ch.9 in the Scott Foresman 5th Grade Social Studies textbook.

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1
We burned stamps and attacked stamp agents...
Daughters of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
traitors
Loyalists
2
Who became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Spain
Poland
France
Germany
3
Which fact best describes Von Steuben?
German Mercenary
trained American Army
British spy
French soldier
4
Why was Common Sense so convincing to people?
It was a legal document.
It was printed on brightly colored paper.
It predicted the defeat of the Americans.
It was easy to understand.
5
We were a group of Patriot soldiers led by Ethan Allen.
Green Goober Guys
Green Giant Guys
Blue River Boys
Green Mountain Boys
6
What role did African Americans play in the war?
They built forts for soldiers.
They fought in almost every battle.
they fought only for the British.
They sewed a lot of uniforms.
7
What was the result of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King GeorgeIII.
The Declaration of Independence was drafted.
The colonists gained more common sense.
George Washington took command of the army.
8
We were ready to fight the minute we were called upon.
Lobsterbacks
minutemen
Loyalists
militia
9
How did Washington force the British out of Boston?
He placed cannons on hills above the city.
Ethan Allen and his men attacked the city.
Washington's army raided the British in Boston.
The Green Mountain Boys captured mercenaries.
10
Which fact is related to Prince Hall?
gave his life at Bunker Hill
helped move cannons in Boston
led the struggle to end slavery
fought for the British
11
What was the main argument of the Declaration of Independence?
People have the right to choose to be independent of not.
People have the same rights.
Girls rule, boys drool!
People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.
12
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
13
A person who is paid to fight for another country is called a...
indentured servant
mercenary
soldier
traitor
14
Which of these did women NOT do during the war?
write poetry and songs about the war
deliver water to soldiers
build forts for soldiers
repair socks and uniforms
15
Benedict Arnold fought for the British. This made him a ...
patriot
traitor
loyalist
mercenary
16
We were soldiers from all 13 colonies.
mercenaries
Continental Army
Loyalists
militia
17
How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans?
Americans were nervous the end the war.
Americans lost hope.
Americans had renewed hope.
Americans made it through the winter.
18
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Yorktown
19
Which was NOT a major decision made by the Second Continental Congress?
electing George Washington as Commander of the army
writing the Olive Branch Petition
declaring defeat
forming an army
20
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
Empty choice
Empty choice
21
Which battle involved control of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
Cowpens
22
Who were allies (friends) of the Americans?
French and Spanish
Dutch and Germans
French and Italian
Italians and Swiss
23
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
Parliament will rule the colonies.
The king has no authority.
The king abused his power.
Parliament has no vote.
24
What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
French mercenaries
capturing the cannons
hiding troops in homes
The French navy ships coming into the port
25
I was a peaceful solution to the problems with Britain, but the King didn't think so...
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
Olive Branch Petition
Peace Treaty

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