American Revolution PBL 2025

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What was one reason most Southern states did not allow African Americans to enlist in the army during the American Revolution?

• They feared it would lead to slave revolts.

• They did not have enough weapons.

• They wanted to keep the army small.

• They thought African Americans would join the British.

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Which colony had an all African American regiment in 1778 during the war?

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• New York

• Virginia

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Which of the following statements about Native Americans during the war is incorrect?

• All Native American nations east of the Mississippi River were involved in the war.

• Some Native Americans joined the British because they feared losing their land.

• All Native Americans sided with the British.

• Some Native Americans sided with the Americans.

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George Washington was the commander of the ___ Army.

• Continental
• Confederacy

• United Military Alliance

• Militia Minutemen

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Which best describes the American strategy during the Revolutionary War?

• Attack quickly and end the war fast

• Avoid fighting and rely only on foreign allies

• Capture Canada to cut Britain off from supplies

• Fight a “War of Attrition” by dragging the war out to wear down the British

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Who was the winner of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775?

• Americans

• British

• French

• Spanish

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What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the Americans?

• It showed the Americans would not be easily defeated.

• It ended the war quickly.

• It resulted in few British casualties.

• It led to the surrender of the British.

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Which American leaders were involved in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775?

• Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold

• George Washington and Henry Knox

• General Gage and General Howe

• William Howe and Thomas Paine

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Why was the American victory at Fort Ticonderoga important?

• It forced the British to surrender the entire war

• It was the bloodiest battle of the Revolution

• The Americans gained cannons and a key route to Canada that helped at the Siege of Boston

• It convinced France to enter the war

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Why was the Siege of Boston an important moment in the American Revolution?

• It was the first time France helped the Americans

• It forced the British to retreat and they never returned to Boston

• It ended the war and led to the Treaty of Paris

• It caused George Washington to surrender the city

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Which of the following were strategies used by England and the Americans in the New York Plan?

• Use Loyalists to fight against the Americans

• Make the war a 'War of Attrition'

• Divide New England from the rest of the colonies by taking New York

• All of the above

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The British gained control of New York City in 1776, but did not ___ the American forces.

• defeat

• hug

• split

• unite

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What was the significance of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• They boosted American morale and attracted new recruits

• They resulted in the capture of New York City

• They forced the British to surrender Boston

• They ended the Revolutionary War

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Why did George Washington cross the Delaware River?

• For a training exercise

• To attack a Hessian garrison in Trenton

• To visit New Jersey

• To escape from the British

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What weather conditions did Washington's army face during the crossing?

• Clear skies

• Light rain

• Foggy with mild winds

• Freezing rain, snow, and strong winds

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What was the purpose of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?

• To retreat from battle

• To launch a surprise attack

• To explore new land

• To meet with allies.

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Why did the British want to control Albany after taking control of New York City?

• To cut New England off from the other colonies

• To gain access to more resources

• To establish a new capital

• To negotiate peace with the Americans

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How did the outcome of the battle for Philadelphia affect the British plan to control Albany?

• It forced the British to abandon their plan

• It required the British army to stay in Philadelphia, preventing them from going to Albany

• It allowed the Americans to retake New York City

• It led to the surrender of the Continental Congress

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Why was the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?

• It caused the British to surrender and end the war

• It forced Washington to retreat to Valley Forge

• It allowed the Americans to capture King George III

• It convinced France to support the Americans after seeing they might win

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France sent ___, supplies, and troops to America during the Revolutionary War.

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Which of the following were reasons why France and Spain decided to help the Americans during the Revolutionary War? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• They hated Great Britain

• They wanted to extend their empires

• They were persuaded by France

• They wanted to gain control of New York City

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Why was the winter at Valley Forge an important moment in the American Revolution?

• The Continental Army suffered but became stronger through training and determination

• The Continental Army gained new supplies from France

• The British attacked and destroyed Washington’s army

• Washington surrendered and the war nearly ended

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What role did Friedrich von Steuben play at Valley Forge?

• He brought food and clothing from France

• He trained and drilled the Continental Army, teaching them discipline and military skills

• He negotiated the Treaty of Paris

• He served as Washington’s main spy in Philadelphia

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Valley Forge was a BATTLE

• True

• False

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Which of the following women is known for carrying water pitchers to soldiers and helping take over artillery fighting when men got injured during the war?

• Abigail Adams

• Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley

• Deborah Sampson

• Martha Washington

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How did women contribute to the American Revolution?

• They ran farms and businesses at home, cared for the sick, and some even disguised themselves to fight

• They were required to stay at home and not participate in any way

• They served as generals in the Continental Army

• They refused to support the war effort

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Who encouraged her husband by giving him advice while he worked in the Continental Congress to create new laws.  She advised him to give women more rights and to “Remember the ladies” and be generous to them when creating the new government.

• Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley

• Abigail Adams

• Deborah Sampson

• Martha Washington

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What is a privateer?

• A British officer in charge of naval blockades

• A soldier who fought only on horseback

• A spy who delivered secret messages

• A privately owned ship given permission to attack enemy merchant ships

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How did the Americans try to challenge the powerful British navy during the Revolution?

• By avoiding the ocean completely and only fighting on land

• By using privateers to attack British merchant ships and disrupt trade

• By forming an alliance with Spain to control the seas

• By building more battleships than the British

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Select all the strategies used by England in the Southern Plan during the war.

• Use the Loyalists to fight against the Americans

• Make this a 'War of Attrition'

• Have slaves escape and join the British for freedom

• Take control of the South and then move north

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What happened when the British attacked Savannah and Charleston during the American Revolution?

• The Americans won both battles and pushed the British out of the South

• The British captured Savannah and Charleston, resulting in the worst American defeat of the war

• Both battles ended in a stalemate with no clear winner

• The French army defended both cities and helped the Americans win

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Who were the leaders of the British and American forces in the Battle of Camden on August 16, 1780?

• British: General Henry Clinton; Americans: General Horatio Gates

• British: General Lord Cornwallis; Americans: General Horatio Gates

• British: General Lord Cornwallis; Americans: General George Washington

• British: General Henry Clinton; Americans: General Benedict Arnold

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Why did the British struggle to control the South after early victories like Camden?

• The South did not have valuable ports for the British to use

• Most people in the South supported the British and refused to fight

• The countryside was filled with Patriot supporters who attacked British supply lines and messengers

• The British did not send enough soldiers to fight in the South

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What major lesson did the British learn after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

• There were more Patriots than Loyalists in the South, and their Southern strategy was failing

• The French were preparing to invade from the West

• The war could only be won by focusing on New England

• The Americans would never fight in the South again

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What mistake did General Cornwallis make at Yorktown?

• He left the British navy behind in New York

• He set up his base on a peninsula where he could be trapped

• He tried to invade Canada

• He surrendered before the battle began

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Why did Cornwallis go to Virginia in the first place?

• He wanted to surrender

• He was ordered there by King George III

• He believed the Americans were getting supplies from Virginia

• He planned to capture George Washington

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What role did the French play at Yorktown?

• They stayed out of the battle

• They helped the British defend the peninsula

• They sent spies to gather information for Washington

• Their navy blocked the British from escaping or being resupplied

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Who won the battle of Yorktown?

• The British

• The Americans

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How did the British and Americans differ in their approach to African American enlistment during the American Revolution?

• The British offered freedom to enslaved Africans who joined their forces, while most Southern states in America did not allow African Americans to enlist at first.

• Both the British and Americans offered freedom to all enslaved Africans who joined their armies.

• The Americans offered land to African Americans, while the British offered money.

• Neither side allowed African Americans to participate in the war.

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Who negotiated the peace treaty that ended the American Revolution?

• Marquis de Lafayette, Baron von Steuben, and Nathanael Greene

• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington

• Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams

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What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) officially do?

• It created the U.S. Constitution

• It brought France into the war

• It started the War of 1812

• It officially recognized the United States as an independent nation

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Which of the following became the western boundary of the United States after the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

• Pacific Ocean
  
  

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Gulf of Mexico

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Which of the following is true about how the Treaty of Paris was followed after the war?

• Both sides fully honored all terms

• The British followed the treaty but the Americans did not

• The Americans followed the treaty but the British did not

• Neither side fully upheld all the terms, especially returning enslaved people and paying debts

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What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

• Trenton

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Which battle was the TURNING POINT of the War which convinced France and Spain to declare war on England?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Princeton

• Long Island

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Which document stated the American Colonies were now free and independent states?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense

• American Crisis

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Which group played a key role in the American Revolution?

• Militia

• The Vikings

• The Loyalists

• The Royal Governors