7 Review American Revolution
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- Q1Patrick Henry gave a famous speech that ended with the words “give me liberty, or give me death!” With which group did he identify himself?LoyalistsMembers of ParliamentPatriotsBritish Citizens30s
- Q2The Continental army was composed ofonly troops from the New England colonies.only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts.troops from throughout Great Britaintroops from all the colonies.30s
- Q3Which of these describes the mood of most colonies immediately following the events at Lexington and Concord?They were reluctant to start a warThey sided with the Loyalists against the Patriots.They were eager to declare war against the British.They wanted to move to Great Britain.30s
- Q4Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?weak commanderunfamiliar territorysupply shortageslong travel distances30s
- Q5Why did many of the British people not support the war?They wanted the Americans to have their independenceThey planned to move to AmericaThe king was unpopular.The cost to taxpayers was too high.30s
- Q6What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.The Hessians joined the American side.It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.30s
- Q7Why did African Americans join the Continental army?They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.They were generously paid to join the army.They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.They had excellent military skills.30s
- Q8What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?inexperienced soldiersweak leadershipundisciplined enemyunmotivated troops30s
- Q9Which word describes the “summer soldier and sunshine patriot”?FighterOptimistQuitterTraitor30s
- Q10Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?to avoid battles with the Britishto prevent food and supplies from reaching the Britishto fight a defensive war and tire the British outto defeat the British in one large battle30s
- Q11Which group prevented a British victory in the South?guerrilla troopsLoyalistsmercenariesFrench soldiers30s
- Q12In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?land east of the Mississippi Riverthe return of taxes paid to Great Britainthe right to punish the LoyalistsBritish land in Canada30s
- Q13Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?The British won but suffered many lossesThe militia won by a narrow marginThe British won decisively.The militia surrendered to the British.30s
- Q14What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?It instilled fear of war in the colonists.. It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.30s
- Q15Why was the Declaration of Independence written?to start the American Revolution. to instruct how a country wins its freedomto explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britainto offer a peace settlement to Great Britain30s