What is guerrilla warfare?

A 'hide-n-seek' fighting style under the cover of trees

During the start of the Revolutionary War...

Many colonists doubted the win and signed pardons with Brits

Why did the American colonists target British officers?

The British soldiers would be lost without their leadership

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

How did the British fighting style differ from the American's?

The American's used guerrilla and trench warfare.

After many losses, how did Washington alter his battle strategy?

He went on the defensive, avoiding large battles.

What were Britain's strengths during the war?

Professional and disciplined training

African Americans were

Offered freedom if they joined the British

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It was the final battle of the war

Stayed loyal to the King throughout the war

The Revolutionary War could best be described as...

A desire to become an independent nation

The British thought that...

The war would be won in just 1-2 large battles

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1
What is guerrilla warfare?
Hand to hand combat with a gorrilla
A disciplined line formation
A 'hide-n-seek' fighting style under the cover of trees
A bombardment of cannons and artillery
2
How did Washington show good leadership?
Read the Declaration of Independence to his troops
Appealed to Congress on his troops' behalf
Fought alongside his troops
All of the above
3
British troops were made up of...
Mercenaries
Spanish allies
King George
French allies
4
What was the turning point in the war?
When Washington started using Guerrilla warfare tactics
All of the above
When France and Spain became allies with the U.S.
When Burgoyne surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga
5
What do the "costs of freedom" refer to?
All of the above
The destruction to land and property
The large number of casualties
The financial cost of war
6
During the start of the Revolutionary War...
King George came to America to watch the battles
Many colonists doubted the win and signed pardons with Brits
The British dug trenches
Washington experienced wild success
7
The Continental Army was also known as...
The Redcoats
The Rebels
The Hessians
The British
8
Why did the American colonists target British officers?
The British soldiers wore golden crowns on their heads
The British soldiers would be lost without their leadership
Colonists were angry over taxation without representation
The British soldiers were taunting the colonists
9
The Revolutionary War caused people to...
All of the above
Resist tyranny
Seek a government that protects the rights of the people
Question slavery
10
Natural Rights are
Natural skills you develop as a child
A democratic government
Skills acquired in nature
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
11
How did the British fighting style differ from the American's?
The American's used guerrilla and trench warfare.
The Americans used a disciplined line formation.
Americans and British fought simialarly throughout the war.
The British used guerrilla warfare.
12
What was one disadvantage of the Continental Army?
# of troops
geography
motivation
leadership
13
What did NOT happen at the end of the war?
Many loyalists fled to England
Cornwallis claimed to be ill during the final surrender
British generals were hung
King George refused to recognize American independence
14
After many losses, how did Washington alter his battle strategy?
He put slaves on the frontline.
He went on the defensive, avoiding large battles.
He went on the offensive, engaging in large battles.
He stayed in the back since his leadership was so valuable.
15
What were Britain's strengths during the war?
Strong military leadership
Effective fighting styles
Professional and disciplined training
Confident understanding of the land
16
Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Declaration of Independence
The Crisis
Treaty of Paris
Common Sense
17
How was the Battle of Yorktown won?
The British navy never showed up
France teamed up with the Americans
All of the above
Cornwallis was surrounded by land and by sea
18
African Americans were
Did not participate in the war
Paid a small salary to fight
Offered freedom if they joined the British
Invited onto Washington's army
19
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the final battle of the war
It was the first battle Washington lost
It was the first battle with guerrilla warfare
None of the above
20
Loyalists...
Stayed loyal to George Washington
Stayed loyal to the Patriots
Stayed loyal to the Declaration of Independence
Stayed loyal to the King throughout the war
21
The Treaty of Paris did NOT discuss...
Loyalists
Slavery
Britain's claims to U.S. land
America's independence
22
Which battle would be described as the turning point of the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Valley Forge
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
23
What were some of the problems Washington had with his troops?
The men were poorly supplied with the proper clothes
Many men returned home after 6 months to harvest crops
The men were untrained
All of the above
24
Who were America's allies?
France and Spain
Germany and Hessians
British and Native Americans
Germany and France
25
The Revolutionary War could best be described as...
A disagreement over slavery
A dispute over land
A disagreement over taxes
A desire to become an independent nation
26
The British thought that...
Washington would join their side
The French would become their allies
They would return home if the war wasn't over in 6 months
The war would be won in just 1-2 large battles
27
Who were NOT Britain's allies?
Germans
French
Native Americans
Loyalists

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