American Revolution Review

Which battle convinced France and other foreign countries to side with the Americans in the war?

the theory that a nation's economic strength comes from selling more goods to other countries than it buys

troops on horseback:

a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country

Which battle forced the official surrender of the British Army, ending the war?

Which battle was actually an ambush by Washington on a British military camp the day after Christmas?

Rights that cannot be taken away:

What did the Second Continental Congress issue hoping to avoid a war?

Leader of the British Army

General of the Continental Army

What statements are true of the *first* Continental Congress?

American soldier who betrayed the Continental Army when he switched sides to fight for the British

Who was responsible for writing the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

an introduction to an official document

The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out

France, Spain, and the Netherlands all sided with which country during the American Revolution?

Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense influenced public opinion by suggesting to colonists that

Most Native American tribes sided with the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

Which battle happened outside of Boston and was one of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War?

Information designed to influence public opinion

Which battle was referred to as the shot heard around the world?

Louisiana Governor who gave medicine, cloth, and weaponry to the Americans during the American Revolution

A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose:

To approve

Finish this quote: "No taxation without __________________.

A Patriot is someone who supported the American fight for independence.

How did African Americans contribute to the American Revolution?

to surround a blockade an enemy town or position with troops to force its surrender

A fighter (or warfare style) that uses surprise or hit-and-run attacks on the enemy

Which of the following is a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

What area of land was in dispute between colonists and the French in the French & Indian War?

A Loyalist is someone who wanted to stay a part of the British empire and opposed independence.

What did colonists dislike about the concept of mercantilism?

Why did King George raise taxes on the colonists?

British Prime Minister who sent soldiers and large military payments to the colonies during the French & Indian War

British Commander in Chief who focused his military efforts on the southern states in the Revolutionary War

How did women contribute to the American Revolution?