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American Revolution

American Revolution

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American Revolution

Unit 2: Independence

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Multiple Choice

The American Revolution began when shots were fired at

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Bunker Hill

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Lexington and Concord

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Breed's Hlll

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Princeton

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Multiple Choice

At which battle did both sides realize it would be a long and bloody war?

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Bunker Hill

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Lexington and Concord

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Brandywine Creek

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Ticonderoga

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Multiple Choice

Which battle proved that the Continental Army could not fight the war in large battles because they were so outnumbered

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Long Island (New York)

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Cowpens

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Saratoga

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Trenton

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Multiple Choice

Who were hired mercenaries that fought on the British side?

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Loyalists

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Minutemen

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Hessians

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Cherokee

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Multiple Choice

At which battle did Washington surprise the Hessians on Christmas night for a much needed victory?

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Princeton

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Trenton

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Brandywine Creek

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Wilderness

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Multiple Choice

After the loss at Brandywine Creek, where did Washington retreat to for a deadly winter camp?

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Valley Forge

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Philadelphia

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Long Island

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Mount Vernon

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Multiple Choice

Which battle was a turning point in the war, that convinced foreign powers that the Americans deserved aid?

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Saratoga

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Cowpens

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Boston

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Yorktown

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Who provided the most foreign aid to the Americans?

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Multiple Select

Check all British advantages at the start of the American Revolution

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strongest navy in the world

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home-turf advantage

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more money in the treasury

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more experienced, well-trained army

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larger population

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Multiple Select

Check all American advantages at the start of the American Revolution

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strongest navy in the world

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home-turf advantage

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fighting with more purpose and determination

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utilized wealth to hire mercenaries

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experienced and unifying commander

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the British at the start of the American Revolution?

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distance between Great Britain and the American colonies

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shortages of supplies

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lack of support from taxpayers

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poor leadership

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Americans at the start of the American Revolution?

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Lack of weapons, ammunition, food and uniforms

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untrained and undisciplined troops

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worthless paper money to pay soldiers and buy supplies

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poor leadership

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Unit 2: Independence

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