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Servidio SS Chap 6
Servidio Review for Chapter 6 MC/CR Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the first battle of the American Revolution | Lexington and Concord |
| Which side had a better navy? | British |
| Which side had a better army? | British |
| Which side had a better military strategy? | Patriots |
| Which side had a better commanding general? | Patriots |
| Which side received help from France and other foreign countries? | Patriots |
| Which side had to ship supplies and troops 3,000 miles? | British |
| Which side had a better purpose? | Patriots |
| Mercenary | Troops hired to fight in another country’s war |
| Blockade | Shutting down a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out |
| Thomas Paine | Author of “Common Sense” |
| What was the purpose of “Common Sense”? | To encourage the colonists that they should fight for independence |
| Thomas Jefferson | The Author of the Declaration of Independence |
| Preamble | The introduction to the Declaration of Independence |
| What was the date the delegates accepted the declaration of Independence? | July 4, 1776 |
| Define natural rights | The rights that belong to all people from birth |
| Identify the four natural rights | Gov’t exist to protect the people, the People that the right to overthrow a government that does not protect the rights to the citizens, life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, and all men are created equal |
| What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? | To justify and declare independence from Britain |
| This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution | Battle of Saratoga |
| This battle ended the American Revolution with the surrender of the British | Battle of Yorktown |
| This battle left Cornwallis surrounded by the French fleet and the Patriots on land | Battle of Yorktown |
| This quote “Don’t shoot to you see the whites of their eyes” means | This quote was used during battle to conserve the Patriot weapons. |
| This battle was a Christmas Day surprise on the Hessians | Battle of Trenton |
| This battle was led to the French becoming the colonists ally | Battle of Saratoga |
| This battle was called the Shot heard around the world that started the American Revolution | Lexington and Concord |
| This battle was when the Green Mountain Boys captured needed weapons and a key trade route | Fort Ticonderoga |
| At this battle George Washington and his troops captured 1,408 Hessians in one hour | Battle of Trenton |
| At this battle the British Redcoats marched up and down this hill three times with heavy bags before defeating the Patriots at this battle | Battle of Bunker Hill |
| At this battle Washington retreated to New York City after being surrounded by the British navy and soldiers | Battle of Long Island |
| Name the treaty that ended the American Revolution | Treaty of Paris |
| Why was the Treaty of Paris signed in Paris? | Because the French helped the Patriots defeat the British |
| Who was not at the signing of the Treaty of Paris? | King George of Britain |
| What effects did King George not being at the signing of the treaty have on the United States? | Britain did not respect and recognize the United States as an independent country |
| What are rations? | The soldier’s food and supplies during war |
| How is Valley Forge described in history? | It was a time of harsh weather, low spirits and when soldiers contemplated leaving the army |
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Suzanne Servidio
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