Which of the following is NOT a difficulty faced by General Washington?

Hiring enough Hessians for a large Army

What are the three rights that all people have?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Which event came first?

The Declaration of Independance

The most important condition of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was...

Knowledge that America was finally an independent country

What was the British strategy to win the War?

Cut off New England from the rest of the Colonies

Who were the Hessian mercenaries?

Professional soldiers from a German state hired to fight

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1
Which of the following is NOT a difficulty faced by General Washington?
Preventing his troops from deserting during hard times
Turning his volunterer fighters into well-trained soldiers
Hiring enough Hessians for a large Army
Keeping his troops supplied with food and clothing
2
What are the three rights that all people have?
Freedom, Democracy, and Wealth
No one has rights
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Elections, Votes, and Politicians
3
Who was the British War General?
St. Leger
George Washington
Lord Cornwallis
Haratio Gates
4
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Boston Harbor
5
What was the last major battle of the Revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Lexington & Concord
6
What was the nickname of Francis Marion?
Fighting Guerilla
Swamp Fox
Sly Rabbit
American Bulldog
7
Which event came first?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independance
The Revolutionary War
8
The most important condition of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was...
Have Britain pay off the American War debt
Knowledge that America was finally an independent country
Country would allow to have slaves returned to them
France would help run the U.S. government
9
What was the British strategy to win the War?
Use the Mississippi River and invade from the west
Invade the South
Cut off New England from the rest of the Colonies
Take over New York
10
Who was the leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King Charles II
King Francis IV
King James I
King George III
11
What event finally convinced France to openly help the Americans during the Revolution?
Battle of Camden
Battle of Boston
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
12
Someone who still supported England during the American Revolution were called:
Lobsterbacks
Loyalist
Cajans
Patriot
13
After Lexington and Concord, Congress sent King George an ___________ asking for peace.
Olive Branch Petition
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
US Constituton
14
Why did Britain want to occupy the coastal cities?
All of the above are true
To allow the navy to land troops
Water travel was usually a faster way to travel
To allow the navy to land supplies
15
What document was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776?
Constitution
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
16
What peace treaty official ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
London Treaty of 1785
Treaty of Yorktown
Paris Peace Conference
17
This person is known as the greatest traitor in American history.
Benedict Arnold
Paul Revere
General Howe
John Hancock
18
What country did we need to help us in order to win the revolution?
Italy
Spain
France
Germany
19
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Philidelphia
Olive Branch Petition
Treaty of London
Treaty of Paris 1783
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Who were the Hessian mercenaries?
Enslaved Africans who were forced to fight in the war
British soldiers who were forced to fight for their country
Professional soldiers from a German state hired to fight
Women who were hired to work in the American army camps

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