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TCi Chapter 7 The American Revolution
TCi Chapter 7 The American Revolution
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1
Which of these was a problem for General Burgoyne in Albany, NY?
poor communication
insufficient supplies
unfamiliar territory
poorly trained soldiers
2
Which of these was an effect of African Americans fighting in the Continental army?
Some colonies began to take steps to end slavery.
Slavery was abolished
African Americans were respected and rewarded.
The slaves who fought were given their freedom.
3
He led a surprise attack on the Hessians on December 25, 1776 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Brant
Burgoyne
Washington
Lafayette
4
In this quote from "The Crisis," what is meant by the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot?
traitors
fighters
quitters
optimists
5
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They planned to move to America.
They wanted Americans to have their independence.
They hated George III
The cost to taxpayers was too high
6
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to defeat the British in one large battle
to avoid all fighting
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent fod and supplies from reaching the British
7
This early battle showed the British that America was serious and ready to fight.
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Camden
Trenton
8
In 1776 this country began to give secret aid to the Americans.
Sweden
Britain
Africa
France
9
Professional German soldiers hired to fight for Britain
Hessians
French
Prussians
Native Americans
10
How did the American revolution affect other parts of the world?
People in other countries feared revolution.
Great Britain gave up other colonies
Other nations became afraid of America.
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.
11
This person, a former Patriot, has become a synonym for traitor.
Benedict Arnold
John Adams
Paul Revere
John Burgoyne
12
Which of the following was an American advantage during the war?
motivation
bigger Navy
strong unified military
supplies
13
The last major battle of the war when Cornwallis surrendered 8,000 troops was at....
Albany
Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
14
This army was made up originally of untrained and undisciplined volunteers.
Continental Army
British Army
German Army
Spanish Army
15
This document officially ended the war
The Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
16
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
John Paul Jones
Joseph Brant
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
17
Why did the British try to seize the Hudson River Valley?
to gain the support of the Native Americans
to prevent supplies from reaching the countryside
to expand the war to the frontier
to cut off New England from the other states
18
During the war many people saw a conflict between the ideal of liberty and.....
dependence on slavery
separation of church and state
freedom of the press
public schools
19
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, NY in August, 1776?
inexperienced soldiers
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
weak leadership
20
Who was King of England during the American Revolution?
King George II
King George IV
King George I
King George III
21
What was a result of the Battle of Saratoga?
Burgoyne surrendered to the Continental Army
George Washington crossed the Delaware
Howe decided to try to capture Philadelphia
The war ended
22
What did the Marquis de Lafayette volunteer to do?
train the Continental Army
alert the countryside that the British were coming
serve in the Continental Army
spy for Great Britain
23
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They had military experience.
They were paid generously to fight.
They hoped American Independence would end slavery.
They had always hated Great Britain.
24
After the victory at Saratoga, King Louis XVI of France.....
began giving aid to the Americans
captured Natchez and Baton Rouge
became an ally of Britain
declared neutrality
