The American Revolution: Part 2 Review

Are you ready for your American Revolution: Part 2 Test??

Colonist who wanted to continue being a part of Great Britain.

What circumstances led to Lord Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown?

The 'shot heard 'round the world' was fired at which battle?

Colonist who wanted to gain their independence from Great Britain.

Why was the victory at Saratoga a great turning point in the war?

In which battle did Washington win his first great victory?

"I am persuaded that the human race was created to be free, and that I am born to serve that cause."

"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

The winter at Valley Forge was difficult because......

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

Benjamin Franklin chose _________________ as the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

"One if by land, two if by sea."

____________________ convinced many readers that America should break away from England.

Continental Soldiers that were known for being ready quickly.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on ________________.

Who was named the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army at the Second Continental Congress?

A slang term for the British soliders, based on the color of their uniform.

What was the last great battle of the American Revolution?

Who helped the Continental Army win the Battle of Saratoga but later desrted to the enemy and became known as a traitor?

Who was the German officer who trained the American Army at Valley Forge?

What were the unalienable rights listed in the preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

Why did the French join the Americans in the war against the British?

"I have not yet begun to fight!"

In which ways did the French support the Americans in the war?