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History
Revolutionary War test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe what life was like for the continental soldiers at Valley Forge | The soldiers fell ill during the winter and about 2000 died at the camp. Lived in damp crowded quarters. Disease, lack of clothing and food. Morale low. |
| What impact did Baron von Stuben have on the Continental Army? | He voluntered to help train the Continental Army. He trained them to manuever, load and fire the guns, use bayonets, he created a well trained army. Happened during winter at Valley Forge. |
| Where did the fighting shift to after the British fail to get New England? | The fighting shifted to the middle states |
| Where did Washington fight the British in August 1776, the Battle of New York? | Long Island |
| What happened after the British troops captured New York? | Washington was forced to retreat to Manhatten |
| What two suprise attacks gave the Americans, Continental Army, badly needed victories and new hope? | Washington attacked Trenton and Princeton |
| What battle became the turning point for the Americans | The Battle of Saratoga . it proved that they can win. France becomes an allies to the Americans, France gives military support. |
| Name 3 countries that gave help to the Americans during the Revolutionary War | France, Spain, Netherlands |
| How did Marquis de Lafayetts help the Americans? | He trained the American troops and fought with the Continental Army |
| How did the French support change before the American victory at Saratoga | Before they gave money and supplies. after they became allies and gave military support |
| Who said the "British coming!" warning given to the minutemen, Battle of Concord? | Paul Revere |
| What Battle was the 'shot heard around the world'? | The Battle of Lexington |
| Where and when did the The Revolutionary War begin? | April 19, 1775 - Battle of Lexington and Conord |
| Who are the Minutemen? | Massachusetts militia |
| What was the final battle of Revolutionary War? | Battle of Yorktown - October 1781 |
| Battle of Yorktown who surrenders to Washington? | General Cornwallis |
| Who is an American Traitor who switched from Continental Army to British? | Benedict Arnold |
| What was the first major battle in the Revolutionary War? | Battle of Bunker Hill - June 1775 |
| What did the Americans, Continental Army, soldiers say because they did not have enough gunpowder at the Battle ofBunker Hill? | "Don't shoot til you see the whites of their eyes!" |
| Where was Battle of Bunker Hill? | Breeds Hill Massachusetts |
| What is the Olive Branch Petition? | Document sent to King urging peace. |
| What is the Second Continental Congress? | Al l 13 Colonies sent representatives. They met after the fighting started. Created the Continental Army and placed under Washington. Issued Olive Branch Petition to King George. |
| Who created the Continential Army and placed it under Washington's command. | Second Continental Congress |
| Where did Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain boys raid? | Fort Ticonderoga - May 10, 17754 |
| Who wrote Common Sense - An extremely popular and successful pamphlet arguing for Independence from England? | Thomas Paine |
| What are the Common Sense - reasons for independence? | -Already at War - Too Far - distance between Britian and colonies -No advantage to be gained by British rule -Rule by King wrong |
| A collection of articles written by Thomas Paine during the Revolutionary War to i nspire the Americans is called? | The American Crisis |
| What was the name of the Setauket spy organization? | Culper Spy Ring |
| Who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" an was a lieutenant in the Continental Army, former school teacher and captured by the British? | Nathan Hale |
| What area did the war begin? | Massachusetts |
| Leader of the Green Mountain Boys? | Ethan Allen |
| The shot heard around the world was fired where? | Lexington |
| Commander and Chief of the Continental Army? | George Washington |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Indenpendence? | John Hancock |
| What are the parts of Declaration of Independence? | The Preamble, The Declaration of Natural Rights, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence. |
| Date the Declaration of Independence was adopted? | July 4, 1776 |
| What battle did Washington lead troops secretly across the Delaware River on Christmas night to suprise the Hessian troops? | Battle of Trenton |
| What are Hessians? | German troops (mercenaries) hired by the British. |
| What is the turning point for Americans? | The Battle of Saratoga |
| The American want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? | The Declaration of Indepedence |
| What battle did Washington leave his campfires burning and suprise attack the Bristish? | Battle of Princeton |
| What two battle were suprise attacks. | The Battle of Trenton and Princeton |
| After what battle did the French become allies? | The Battle of Saratoga |
| Who set up the alliance with France after the Battle of Saratoga? | Ben Franklin |
| A small American navy was victorious? | Battle of North Sea |
| The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point because? | Ended British threat of New England. |
| What did John Paul Jones say - Battle of North Sea? | I have not yet begun to fight |
| What two ships were in the Battle of the North Sea? | Serapis and Bon Homme Richard |
| Who is "The Swamp Fox?" | Francis Marion |
| The Swamp Fox strikes again | Hit and Run Attacks - guerilla warfare |
| What is the Treaty of Paris - 1783? | - American Independence recognized, America's borders expand west - Atlantic Ocean to Mississippe River , America agree to pay loyalists for property lost duing the war. |
| British tropps turned back by minutemen at North Bridge? | Battle of Concord |
| Advantage of Americans (Patriots) | Fighting on own soil, George Washington Leads, Fight for Freedom, French helped with troops, Guerilla War Fare. |
| Disadvantages of Americans (Patriots) | Unexperienced, few weapons and supplies, financial difficulties, southern colonies did not want to help, France did not want to help |
| British Advantages | Large Navy, many weapons and supplies, trained army, strong Government, money from taxes |
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