Question 1

The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought outside of where on what hill?

Accepted Answer

Boston
Breed's Hill

Question 2

During which battle did Americans fight the British while being protected from fire because they were in trenches on top of the hill?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Bunker Hill
June 16, 1775

Question 3

On Christmas night 1776, George Washington was victorious against who at what place?

Accepted Answer

Hessians at Trenton (i.e. Delaware River)

Question 4

What battle marked the turning point of the war? Who won the battle?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Saratoga
August- October 1777 
Americans won the war

Question 5

After the battle of Saratoga, what country was an ally to the United States during the war? How did this country assist Americans?

Accepted Answer

France was an ally to the United States during the war.
French will begin to supply arms, men and their navy

Question 6

What battle marked the end of the American Revolution? Which general surrendered?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Yorktown
October 1781
General Lord Charles surrenders

Question 7

In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to:
Extend the United States East of what river?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River

Question 8

In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to:
The British promised to do what to all their troops from American territories?

Accepted Answer

Remove (execute)

Question 9

In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to:
British merchants could collect what?

Accepted Answer

debts owned

Question 10

In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to:
Congress recommended that all states return property taken from Loyalists (Most of the property was not what?)

Accepted Answer

protected

Question 11

Why did some slaves fight for the English during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

British appealed to them

Question 12

What group of people had a lot of responsibility at home during the war?

Accepted Answer

The militia women

Question 13

What is another name for a Patriot?

Accepted Answer

Colonial

Question 14

What is another name for Loyalists?

Accepted Answer

Tories/rebels

Question 15

What was in the Parliament

Accepted Answer

British congress. They worked with the King and passed/gave laws

Question 16

Why is Richmond, VA important?

Accepted Answer

Important political meeting place
Headquarters where weapons were kept
Vulnerable because it was right on the coast and north most at the southern colonies

Question 17

Name some advantages for the Americans

Accepted Answer

Fought on own grounds 
Fought with great determination to protect it
France aided the colonists
George Washington inspire men to fight

Question 18

Name some disadvantages for the Americans

Accepted Answer

Soldiers enlisted for only a few months instead of years
Soldiers lacked money, weapons, and supplies to fight
Not all Americans supported the war for independence
Did not have an army and supplies to fight

Question 19

Name the strategies for the Americans

Accepted Answer

Made agreements with Britain's enemies/obtained alliances
To not allow Britain to re-supply (i.e. Washington seeks to stretch British army supply lines)
To wear down the British
Keep the Colonial Army together
Harass the enemy; defeat the British

Question 20

Name the advantages for Great Britain

Accepted Answer

Well-trained army
Strongest navy
Support was strong

Question 21

Name the disadvantages for Great Britain

Accepted Answer

Careless officers (i.e. Didn't practice drills, breaks, pulled back)
Fought on American/U.S./foreign soil
Not fighting for a cause

Question 22

Name the strategies for Great Britain

Accepted Answer

To take New England, NY and gain control of he Delaware River
Wanted to use European tactics
Wanted to destroy the Continental Army

Question 23

In the battle of Lexington and Concord, April 1777, what were the British attempting to capture?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Adams and weapons stockpile around Concord

Question 24

In the battle of Lexington and Concord, April 1777, who exchanged fire with the British troops along the main road?

Accepted Answer

4000 militia men

Question 25

What battle is considered the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Lexington and Concord, April 1777

The American Revolut

The American Revolution- Sizing Up The Armies

Question	Answer
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought outside of where on what hill?	Boston Breed's Hill
During which battle did Americans fight the British while being protected from fire because they were in trenches on top of the hill?	The Battle of Bunker Hill June 16, 1775
On Christmas night 1776, George Washington was victorious against who at what place?	Hessians at Trenton (i.e. Delaware River)
What battle marked the turning point of the war? Who won the battle?	The Battle of Saratoga August- October 1777 Americans won the war
After the battle of Saratoga, what country was an ally to the United States during the war? How did this country assist Americans?	France was an ally to the United States during the war. French will begin to supply arms, men and their navy
What battle marked the end of the American Revolution? Which general surrendered?	The Battle of Yorktown October 1781 General Lord Charles surrenders
In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to: Extend the United States East of what river?	The Mississippi River
In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to: The British promised to do what to all their troops from American territories?	Remove (execute)
In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to: British merchants could collect what?	debts owned
In the Treaty of Paris the US and Britain agreed to: Congress recommended that all states return property taken from Loyalists (Most of the property was not what?)	protected
Why did some slaves fight for the English during the Revolutionary War?	British appealed to them
What group of people had a lot of responsibility at home during the war?	The militia women
What is another name for a Patriot?	Colonial
What is another name for Loyalists?	Tories/rebels
What was in the Parliament	British congress. They worked with the King and passed/gave laws
Why is Richmond, VA important?	Important political meeting place Headquarters where weapons were kept Vulnerable because it was right on the coast and north most at the southern colonies
Name some advantages for the Americans	Fought on own grounds Fought with great determination to protect it France aided the colonists George Washington inspire men to fight
Name some disadvantages for the Americans	Soldiers enlisted for only a few months instead of years Soldiers lacked money, weapons, and supplies to fight Not all Americans supported the war for independence Did not have an army and supplies to fight
Name the strategies for the Americans	Made agreements with Britain's enemies/obtained alliances To not allow Britain to re-supply (i.e. Washington seeks to stretch British army supply lines) To wear down the British Keep the Colonial Army together Harass the enemy; defeat the British
Name the advantages for Great Britain	Well-trained army Strongest navy Support was strong
Name the disadvantages for Great Britain	Careless officers (i.e. Didn't practice drills, breaks, pulled back) Fought on American/U.S./foreign soil Not fighting for a cause
Name the strategies for Great Britain	To take New England, NY and gain control of he Delaware River Wanted to use European tactics Wanted to destroy the Continental Army
In the battle of Lexington and Concord, April 1777, what were the British attempting to capture?	Samuel Adams and weapons stockpile around Concord
In the battle of Lexington and Concord, April 1777, who exchanged fire with the British troops along the main road?	4000 militia men
What battle is considered the beginning of the Revolutionary War?	Lexington and Concord, April 1777

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