6.1: The War for Independence (8th SS)

6.1: The War for Independence (8th SS)

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?

Back

the Patriots and the British

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution? Options: a larger army and dominant navy, an organized and well-trained fighting force, fighting on their own land for their own cause, greater supplies of weapons and ammunition

Back

fighting on their own land for their own cause

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Loyalists, also known as __________, were colonists who opposed independence.

Back

Tories

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hessians were _________________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.

Back

German

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

TRUE

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?

Back

Nathan Hale

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

TRUE

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