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A #socialstudies #history quiz for #8thgrade
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1
What BEST describes the difference between France and Spain during the American Revolution?
Spain was an ally while France only declared war on England
France was an ally while Spain only declared war on England
Spain's navy helped blockade Cornwallis at Yorktown
The Americans received aid only from French leaders
2
Which battle essentially marked the end of the American Revolution?
Long Island
Yorktown
Saratoga
Philadelphia
3
Since the Americans lacked a navy, they relied on ____________ to fight the war at sea.
Ambushes
Mercenaries
Privateers
the Hessians
4
______________ was an American commander known for his naval victory over the British.
George Washington
George Rogers Clark
Francois de Grasse
John Paul Jones
5
How did the American Revolution affect women
and
slaves in America?
Some states took steps to abolish slavery
They felt they should have the same rights as the white men
Slaves and women who joined the army got the right to vote
Women like Abigail Adams began arguing for women's rights
6
Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the 2nd Continental Congress?
Forming an alliance with France
Making George Washington Commander-in-chief of the army
The Declaration of Independence
Printing our own money
7
Despite losing, which battle was considered a "Moral Victory" for the Americans?
Bunker Hill
Long Island
Saratoga
Yorktown
8
What battle was considered the turning point of the war?
Trenton
Yorktown
Long Island
Saratoga
9
Which of the following phrases would NOT be related to the Battles of Lexington and Concord
The 1st battles of the American revolution
The Minute Men fight the Red Coats
The turning point of the revolution
The Shot Heard Around the World
10
Which of the following represents a British disadvantage?
Fighting in a different country
Being the richest country
A powerful navy
Well trained and supplied army
11
Which of the following is NOT a part of the declaration of Independence?
The Preamble
A list of complaints
A petition for peace
A list of rights all men have
12
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783
The Americans got the right to fish off the coast of Canada
The British repaid the Americans for the cost of the war
Britain recognized the independence of the United States
Britain removed all troops from America
13
The Hessians were German __________ who were paid to fight by the British.
Mercenaries
Deserters
Privateers
Green Mountain Boys
14
Why did France and Spain decide to finally declare war on England?
England was taxing them without their representation
America agreed to give them land west of the Appalachians
They trusted George Washington after his win on Long Island
The American win at Saratoga proved that England might lose
15
Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion angered the British with his use of new tactics called _________.
Hit-and-run
Sieges
Espionage
Blockades
16
American naval hero whop defeated the British at sea
Francis Marion
George Rodgers Clark
Benedict Arnold
John Paul Jones
17
Helped capture Fort Ticonderoga and defeated General Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga.
Horatio Gates
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
18
Helped train American forces at Valley Forge
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron von Steuben
Comte de Rochambeau
Francois de Grasse
19
What BEST describe the conditions at Valley Forge?
The army was comfortable and resting
It was like a tropical vacation
It was tiring due to all of the training
The army was cold and starving
20
Where was Loyalist support strongest?
Pennsylvania and Delaware
The Carolinas and Georgia
The New England states
A galaxy far far away
21
What Patriot advantage allowed the Americans to make use of guerilla warfare?
European allies
A powerful navy
A good spy network
Knowledge of the land
22
Which of the following Europeans did NOT help the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown?
Marquis de Lafayette
Comte de Rochambeau
Francois de Grasse
Francois de Marion