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Chapter 5
The American Revolution Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What key trait was shared by the Loyalists in the American Revolution? | Loyalists opposed going to war against Great Britain. |
| How did Minutemen get their name? | They were part of a Colonial Militia who could quickly be ready to fight. |
| Who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence? | Phillis Wheatley |
| Whose letters are some of the earliest known writings about women’s rights? | Abigail Adams |
| Who was an important advisor to her husband; she told him to “remember the ladies” when forming America’s new government? | Abigail Adams |
| What two ladies supported the American Revolution? | Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley |
| Who was born into slavery? | Phillis Wheatley |
| Who were the Redcoats and why were they called that? | The Redcoats were another name for the British militia because they wore red coats |
| Why did George Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge? | They thought it would be a good place for British supply ships to land. |
| The Sons of Liberty were __________ who protested against British rule. | Patriots |
| __________ was a member of the Sons of Liberty who alerted people that the British were coming | Paul Revere |
| Which battle was the turning point in the Revolutionary War? | Battle of Saratoga |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "Was on the side of the Patriots in Revolutionary War." | Both |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "Legend says she made the first American flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes." | Betsy Ross |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "colonial woman" | Both |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "Took her husband’s place as cannon loader in one battle." | Mary Ludwig Hayes |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "Nicknamed Molly Pitcher because she brought water to soldiers in battles." | Mary Ludwig Hayes |
| Determine whether this phrase describes Mary Ludwig Hayes, Betsy Ross, or both. "Seamstress who made flags for the Continental Army." | Betsy Ross |
| Which people were most likely to be Patriots? | A colonial merchant who objects to British trade restrictions, a colonial family who wants to move west of the Appalachian Mountains, and a colonial leader elected by American colonists. |
| Which people were most likely NOT to be Patriots? | A colonial merchant who believes war will be bad for business, a colonial family who wants Britain’s protection against American Indians, and a colonial leader appointed by British Parliament. |
| Where did the Battles of Lexington and Concord occur? | Massachusetts |
| Where was the Declaration of Independence written? | Pennsylvania |
| Where was the Battle of Saratoga? | New York |
| Where was the Battle of Yorktown? | Virginia |
| In what battle were the British forced to retreat back to Boston? | Lexington and Concord |
| In what battle did the colonists ran low on ammunition and were forced to retreat but the British suffered many casualties? | Bunker Hill |
| What battle showed the British that the Revolutionary War was going to be tougher than they might have expected? | Bunker Hill |
| Which was the first battle of Revolutionary War that showed untrained colonists could fight against the British soldiers? | Lexington and Concord |
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