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Chapter 5 Unit test
HTY: American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did Captain Parker tell his troops?: Don't fire unless fired upon? | The ammo was low and it ensured that their shot would not miss it's target. |
| What date did the Second Continental Congress decide to meet after Lexington & where did they meet? | May 10, 1775 & Philadelphia |
| Why did the Continental Congress meet? | To discuss how to prepare for war. |
| What did the Continental Army draft? | The Olive Branch Petition |
| What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition? | Attempt to resolve conflicts |
| What was the name of the hill where the battle of Bunker Hill was fought? | Breeds Hill |
| Who was nominated for Congress? | John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, Thomas Jefferson |
| Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a risk for each man? | It would be seen as treason |
| Who was the first delegate to sign the declaration of independence? | John Hancock |
| How many grievances are on the declaration? | 27 |
| How did Britian finance the war? | They raised taxes for civilians living in Britian |
| Why was it hard to keep men from deserting or leaving the army? | There was not enough money to pay the soldiers or buy supplies or food for them? |
| Who did the British hire to help them in the war? | Native Americans & German mercenaries |
| What did the British do in hopes of weaking the American army? | They tried to take Hudson's Bay |
| Without the help of spies Burgoyne lost what? | They lost valuable information on the Americans. |
| What did Washington accomplish with his troops when they Trenton? | They attacked surprising and defeating German Mercenaries who were fighting for the British. |
| How did some of the women help during the war at the time? | Tended to farms, shops, or wrote about recent events or poetry |
| What did Mary Ludwig Hays do for her husband during battle? | Took his spot in battle at a cannon |
| Who was Abigail Adams married to? | John Adams |
| What did Abigail Adams ask to her husband to remember? | Women's rights |
| Who turned traitor against the American's | Benedict Arnold |
| Who was a American spy and was hung without trial? | Nathan Hale |
| How many African American's serve in the Continental Army? | 5,000 |
| How old was James Forten & how long was he held prisoner? | 14, & years |
| Why did the Americans still feel no guilt about killing the Native Americans? | They viewed them as enemies |
| What are Continentals? | Currency during the Revolution |
| What was the law made that made it illegal to hoard products? | Profiteering |
| Who had the nickname "Swamp Fox" | Captain Francis Marion |
| What colonies had a higher proportion of British Loyalists? | Southern |
| Who volunteered to spy for Layafette? | James Armistead and he passed on information about Cornwallis weaknesses |
| Where did Layafette make a blockade to prevent Cornwallis from resupplying his troops? | Chesapeake Bay |
| What was the date Cornwallis Surrender to Washington? | October 19th |
| To create a united country what did congress decide to allow? | Slaverly |
| Who helped the American's surround the British at Yorktown? | The French |
| How long did the French and Americans fight at the battle of Yorktown? | Nearly 3 Weeks |
| Who won the battle of Yorktown? | Americans |
| Why was the battle of Yorktown Significant for the Americans? | It was the battle that allowed the Americans to win the Revolutionary War. |
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