American Revolutionary War Battles and Strategies

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Who became the leader of the 2nd Continental Congress?

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John Hancock

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In what state did George Washington set up a winter camp and suffered a harsh and miserable stay during the winter of 1777-78? Options: New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

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Pennsylvania

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The colonists were able to beat the trained British soldiers by using _________________; hiding and attacking quickly at the right moment; the British were unprepared for this style of fighting.

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Guerilla Warfare

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Which battle would convince the French that they should enter the war and help the Americans? (Options: Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Long Island)

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Saratoga

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Which battle involved the French Navy helping the Americans to a clear and decisive victory by trapping the British troops in a fort located on the coast of Virginia?

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Yorktown

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Where was the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783? Options: Philadelphia, Boston, London, Paris

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Paris

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At the conclusion of the American Revolution…

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The British agreed to recognize America as a new and separate country.

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A former French and Indian War commander, this Virginia planter and politician was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

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George Washington

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Where were the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War?

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Lexington and Concord

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This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, and gave the Patriots victory.

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Yorktown