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1
Which battle convinced the British that the war was too costly and marked the end of the AmRev?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
2
What was an important advantage held by the Patriots in the conflict?
They had a stronger navy.
The Native Americans were their allies.
They were better trained.
They were fighting on their own land
3
During the war, why did some women and enslaved Africans question their positions in society?
They wanted the British to grant them equal rights
They wanted the same rights that white Am. males.
They wanted the same pay that male soldiers received
They sought rights equal to those in Britain and France
4
What did New Jersey's governor, William Livingston, believe about slavery?
It was necessary to a stable economy in the colonies.
It was inconsistent with Christianity and humanity
It was an issue that should not be discussed during the war
It was an acceptable part of colonial life
5
Which list of events is in the correct sequence?
BostonTeaParty, IntolerableActs, DeclofIndep, OliveBranchPet
1stCon.Congress, BostonMassacre, Coercive Acts, DeclofIndep
StampAct, BostonMassacre, BostonTea Party, BattleBunkerHill
Continental Army, SugarAct, 2ndCon. Congress, Decl of Indep
6
Which Founder was essential in getting the support of France during the American Revolution?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
7
the 2nd leg of the route known as the triangular trade, which carried enslaved Afrs to the Ams
Middle Passage
African Passage
Slave Passage
Slave Codes
8
During the harsh winter of 1778, the Cont. Army enjoyed comfortable conditions in Philadelphia.
FALSE
TRUE
9
Why was it hard for the ContCongress to get soldiers and raise money for the war effort?
The population of the colonies was too small.
Most colonists were Loyalists.
Ams feared of a strong national gov't having too much power.
Britain controlled most of the money in the colonies.
10
Spain formed an alliance with Great Britain and sent troops to fight against American forces
FALSE
TRUE
11
What military tactic did the Americans use to defeat the British in the South?
fighting only large battles for major cities
capture Loyalists to stop them from fighting for the British
a hit-and-run style of warfare
using Native Americans to attack British forces
12
What was one outcome of the victory at Saratoga?
British able to separate and defeat the New Eng and Mid Col.
France agreed to offer support to the Americans.
N. Ams decided to switch alliances and side with the Ams.
area where the war was moved to Louisiana, Mi, Al, and Fl
13
During the winter of 1778, many Continental Army soldiers deserted. The word desert means to
plan a surprise attack against the enemy
leave without permission
freeze to death
enlist in a colonial militia
14
The war was a hardship not only for the soldiers who fought, but also for the people back home.
TRUE
FALSE
15
1. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to boycott British goods
to spread political ideas throughout the colonies
to avoid war with Britain
to get approval for the Declaration of Independence
16
Loyalists were often shunned, or ignored, by their neighbors who supported the revolution
True
False
17
former Prussian military off. helped train the Cont Army to become a more effective at fighting
Marquis de Lafayette
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Friedrich von Steuben
Casimir Pulaski
18
Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build important defenses for the Americans.
TRUE
FALSE
19
The Cont Congress sent Jonathan Austin to France to deliver the news of the Am victory in the.
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
20
Which body was formed as a government for the colonies?
the Continental Army
the Committee of Correspondence
the Second Continental Congress
the Sons of Liberty
