Fighting the Revolutionary War
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- Q1Patriot soldiers were calledthe Continental Armythe Mercenariesthe Red Coats60s
- Q2These were professional soldiers from other countries hired to fight for Great Britain against the Continental Army.PatriotsMercenariesRed Coats60s
- Q3Which is not a strength of the British Army?The soldiers were well-trained fighters who joined the army for life.The British had as many as 60,000 soldiers in the American colonies.The soldiers wore red coats, making them easy targets.60s
- Q4Which is not a strength of the American Army?Patriots attacked by surprise, firing from well-protected spots.Patriot soldiers used long rifles, which were more accurate than muskets.There was a lack of uniforms, especially shoes.60s
- Q5German mercenary soldiers were calledPrussiansEuropean ArmyHessians60s
- Q6This woman recorded the events of the Revolution which helped everyone know what was happening.Phillis WheatleyMercy Otis WarrenAbigail Adams60s
- Q7This woman, a free African American, wrote poetry which inspired many people.Mercy Otis WarrenAbigail AdamsPhillis Wheatley60s
- Q8This woman influenced her husband to argue for women's rights as the Congress planned the new government.Mercy Otis WarrenPhillis WheatleyAbigail Adams60s
- Q9The First Rhode Island Regiment was made up of these men who thought the words "all men are created equal" from the Declaration of Independence might mean freedom for them in a new nation.HessiansNative AmericansEnslaved African Americans60s
- Q10How did the Continental Congress raise money to pay for the war?It raised taxes on the colonists.It used gold.Wealthy Americans and some foreign governments loaned them money.60s
- Q11When money loaned to the Continental Congress to pay for the war "ran out", what did it do?It asked France for more money.It made more silver coins.It printed paper money called "Continentals."60s
- Q12When the Continental dollar became worthless, it led to a rapid rise in prices calledinflation.profiteering.deflation.60s
- Q13When trade was cut off with Europe, many Americans hoarded supplies making them hard to get. They then charged high prices for them and became rich. This is calledprofiteering.deflation.inflation.60s