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History
The American Revolutionary War - Unit Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The 13 colonies declared themselves to be "free and independent states" on: | July 4, 1776 |
| German mercenaries hired to fight against the colonists were called: | Hessians |
| When the British troops clashed with the Continental army in the Battle of New York andLong Island; | Washington's troops were forced to retreat |
| Americans wanted an alliance with France because: | Americans needed supplies and naval support |
| Which of the bagttles took place before the signing of the Declaration of Indenpendence? | Bunker Hill |
| The Olive Branch Petition was sent in order to: | make a last attempt at peace |
| The turning point of the war took place at the battle of: | Saratoga |
| The final battle of the war as fought at: | Yorktown |
| Which document is a primary source concerning the American Revolution? | a journal of the events written by a Continental soldier |
| The Green Mountain Boys participated in teh colonial raid on: | Fort Ticonderoga |
| What was a result of the French and Indian War that led directly tot he American Revolution? | England decided to make the Americans colonists help pay war debts |
| The first major battle was: | Bunker Hill |
| A colonist who supported the English King during the revolution was called a: | loyalist |
| The American spy captured and executed at the Battle of New York was" | Nathan Hale |
| Which statement about Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778 is most accurate? | Valley Forge was the scene of much hardship for General Washington's troops |
| The Declaration of Indenpendence did: | Explain the rights of a nation and the principles of government, list the wrongs commited by King George III, declare independence |
| In which area did the Revolutionary War begin: | New England |
| The American victory in the Revolution was because of: | Washington's leadership, French aid, British unfamiliarity with the terrain |
| Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys? | Ethan Allen |
| The Battle of Bunker Hill is best described by: | the British won, but with very high loses |
| The Independence of the United States was finally accepted by the British in 1783 through the signing of the: | Treaty of Paris |
| Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Where was the "shot heard 'round the world" fired? | Lexington |
| What strategy did the southern militias use to keep the British off guard in the South? | hit and run-guerilla warfare |
| What river did Washington cross to suprise the Hessians at Trenton? | Delaware |
| In Common Sence, Thomas Paine wrote that he supported American Indepencence because: | America was too far from Britain to be easlily goverened, there was not advantage to being connected with Britain, America was alread at war with Britian |
| The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought: | on Breed's Hill |
| The only aggressive step taken at the meeting of the second Continental Congress was: | The Continental Army was set up |
| The delagates to the second Continental Congress were divided over: | compromising with or fighting against Britain |
| According to the Declaration of Independence, everyone has a right to: | Life, Liberty andthe pursuit of happiness |
| In the Battles of Trenton of Princeton: | suprise attacks created patriot victories which gave Americans new hope |
| Saratoga was a turning point in the war because: | It boosted American morale with a much needed victory, it convinced France to sign a treaty of alliance with the colonists, it convinced Benedict Arnold to change sides in the war |
| All of the following were advantages of the colonies except: | they had a strongest navy in the world |
| Which of the events are in the correct order? | French and Indian War, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Lexington, Declaration of Indenpendence |
| In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what did the British agree to? | recognize the independence of the United States |
| Who was the first person to Sign the Declaration of Independence? | John Hancock |
| What did the Americans need to do in order to REALLY get independence? | win the Revolutionary War |
| Who was the commander -in-chief of the Continental Army? | George Washington |
| Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown end the Revolutionary War? | Gen. Cornwallis |
| Which statement represents one of the main indeas in the Declaration of Independence? | People have a right to rebel against an unjust government |
| Which statment is most consistent with the views of Loyalists in the 1770s? | The colonists should be greatful to be under British rule and protection |
| First major battle of the Revolutionary War | Bunker Hill |
| Burgoyne's surrender, making the war's turning point | Saratoga |
| Battle begun with Washington's crossing of the Delaware | Trenton |
| Famous naval battle involving John Paul Jones | North Sea |
| Final conflict of the American Revolution | Yorktown |
| Major British victory forces Washington to retreat | New York |
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