7th Lesson 7 American Revolution
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- Q1
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
unfamiliar territory
weak commander
supply shortages
long travel distances
30s - Q2
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
understaffed army
poorly trained soldiers
poor leadership
insufficient supplies
30s - Q3
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
The Hessians joined the American side.
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.
30s - Q4
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They were generously paid to join the army.
They had excellent military skills.
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
30s - Q5
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
to defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
to avoid battles with the British
30s - Q6
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Mexico
France
Germany
Canada
30s - Q7
Which group, led by “Swamp Fox” Francis Marion, prevented a British victory in the South?
French soldiers
mercenaries
guerrilla troops
Loyalists
30s - Q8
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence.
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies.
It made other nations fearful of American strength.
30s - Q9
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
the right to punish the Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
British land in Canada
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
30s - Q10
Use the following quote and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." -Thomas Paine
These worlds by Thomas Paine had what effect on the Continental Army?
Boosted their morale by making them realize that the harder the situation, the more glorious the triumph
Convinced many soldiers to shrink from the service of their country
Many did not hear these words because they were disconnected from the rest of the world during the war
Caused many to revolt against Britain and later write the Declaration of Independence
30s - Q11
After the Revolutionary War was over, many Loyalists
were forced to serve in the U.S. military.
were arrested and imprisoned for life.
moved to France.
moved to Canada.
30s - Q12
African Americans
did not play an active role in the American Revolution.
were eventually given their freedom if they joined either the British or American troops.
only fought on the American side.
only fought on the British side.
30s - Q13
According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783,
the U.S. had to pay England all of their unpaid taxes.
property taken from Loyalists had to be returned.
England had to give Canada to France.
England did not have to recognize the U.S. as an independent nation.
30s - Q14
The winter at __________ was a difficult time for American troops, as many starved or froze to death and the army was very low on supplies.
Princeton
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Boston
30s - Q15
Which of the following individuals was NOT a crucial player in the Battle of Yorktown?
Burgoyne
Cornwallis
Lafayette
Hamilton
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