Unit 7: The American Revolution

Question 1

Great Britain's military commander, Lord Germain never set foot in America and lead the war effort from back in England

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

Accepted Answer

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.

Question 3

Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

Accepted Answer

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

Question 4

What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?

Accepted Answer

inexperienced soldiers

Question 5

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

Accepted Answer

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Question 6

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

European countries came to the aid of America.

Question 7

The winter at __________ was a difficult time for American troops, many starved and the army was very low on supplies

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 8

Who was Friedrich Von Steuben and what was his contribution to the American revolution?

Accepted Answer

Prussian Military officer who hellped train american Soldiers

Question 9

Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 10

Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?

Accepted Answer

unfamiliar territory

Question 11

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

Accepted Answer

supply shortages

Question 12

What battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Saratoga

Question 13

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

Accepted Answer

The cost to taxpayers was too high.

Question 14

What prevented the British from being rescued by the British navy at the Battle of Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

Blockage by French naval ships

Question 15

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

Accepted Answer

poor leadership

Question 16

Which group prevented a British victory in the South?

Accepted Answer

guerrilla troops

Question 17

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

Accepted Answer

land east of the Mississippi River

Question 18

When Congress decided to print paper money to buy supplies for the Continental Army it had a lot of value

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Who was Marquis De Lafayette and what was his contribution to the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

French man who was rich and bought supplies for Americans at Valely Forge

Question 20

"The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country."

Accepted Answer

quitters

Question 21

Who were the Hessians and what was their contribution to the war for American independence?

Accepted Answer

Soldiers from Prussia to aide the British

Question 22

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

Accepted Answer

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

Question 23

Why did the British change their strategy to attack the South, expecting to win more battles there?

Accepted Answer

There were many Loyalists there.

Question 24

What battle was a victory when Americans crossed the Delaware River Christmas night and surprised the Hessians?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Trenton

Question 25

After the Revolutionary War was over, many Loyalists west further into America

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war

Accepted Answer

ally

Question 27

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Accepted Answer

the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.

Unit 7: The American Revolution

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Unit 7: The American Revolution

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