Unit Test Review Pt 2 American Revolution

Multiple Choice

At the start of the American Revolution, which group supported independence?

• Tories or Loyalists

• Undecided colonists

• Rebels, Patriots, Revolutionaries, Whigs, or Yankees

• British soldiers

Fill in the Blank

At the end of the war, between 80,000-100,000 Loyalists left the colonies and emigrated to ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of Loyalists during the American Revolutionary War?

• Loyalists only fought alongside the British in battles.

• Loyalists supported the British by fighting, providing supplies, and sometimes pillaging rebel homes.

• Loyalists were neutral and did not participate in the war.

• Loyalists only emigrated to Canada after the war.

Multiple Choice

Who was in charge of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

• Baron von Steuben

• Horatio Gates

• George Washington

• Nathanael Greene

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals helped train the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Horatio Gates

Multiple Choice

Which important person helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British and helped establish the state of Vermont?

• Ethan Allen

• Francis Marion

• John Paul Jones

• Nathan Hale

Multiple Choice

Who is often called the 'Father of the American Navy'?

• John Paul Jones

• Nathan Hale

• Benedict Arnold

• Francis Marion

Fill in the Blank

Nathan Hale was a colonial soldier and ___ who was captured and hung by the British in 1776.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about Benedict Arnold?

• He was a General for the Continental Army

• He betrayed the Americans to the British

• He was known as the 'Swamp Fox'

• He became a traitor in 1780

Multiple Choice

What method did Anna Strong use to signal the location of hidden documents for other spies?

• She used clothes on her clothes line

• She sent coded letters

• She used invisible ink

• She hid notes in buttons

Multiple Choice

Who was James Armistead Lafayette and what was his role during the American Revolution?

• A double agent who provided intelligence for the Americans

• A British general

• A member of the Culper Spy Ring

• A French diplomat

Fill in the Blank

In 1780, the Culper Spy Ring uncovered a British plot to ambush the French army in ___ Island.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were methods used by spies to pass along secret information and orders?

• Cyphers and coded letters

• Invisible ink messages

• Hiding notes in quills and buttons

• Sending messages by carrier pigeon

Multiple Choice

As a group of civilian and military officials working together to gather intelligence for George Washington in New York, which of the following was the name of this group?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Culper Spy Ring

• The Committees of Correspondence

• The Sons of Liberty

Multiple Choice

Which British king ruled during the American Revolutionary War?

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King William IV

Fill in the Blank

General Charles Cornwallis surrendered at ___ in 1781.

Multiple Choice

How did women contribute to the colonial/American victory?

• Women only supported the war through social gatherings/fundraising.

• Women were not involved in any military efforts.
• Women contributed by managing resources, providing supplies, participating in boycotts, and serving as nurses and spies. (some even fought!)

• Women primarily focused on domestic duties and childcare.

Multiple Choice

True/False. Native American tribes ONLY joined with the British in large part because they believed the British were more likely to protect their land rights.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True/False. The Colonists ONLY used Guerilla Warfare throughout the American Revolution.

• False
• True

Categorize

Options (8)

Far from home

Poor Leadership at top

No clear capital or objective

Low motivation

Lack of organization

Lack of resources

Lack of experience

Inconsistent manpower

Use your notes in addition to these previous slides to match the weaknesses of each side.

American/Colonial Weaknesses

British Weaknesses

Categorize

Options (9)

Great leadership at top

Strong Allies

Best Navy

Money and Resources

Professional Soldiers

Mercenaries (Hessians)

Support from Loyalists

Homefield Advantage

Fighting for a cause

Use your notes in addition to these previous slides to match the strengths of each side.

American/Colonial Strengths

British Strengths

Fill in the Blank

What battle was the turning point of the war? The Battle of ________

Hotspot

Which of the following events would be considered a battle of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

Multiple Choice

What battle is considered the last of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Siege of Yorktown
• Battle of N Seoul Tower

• Battle of Saratoga

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the American Revolution, what questions do you still have or what would you like to learn more about regarding the divisions among colonists?

Multiple Choice

Why was the American Revolution considered a civil war among the colonists?

• Because all colonists wanted independence

• Because colonists were divided in their support for independence

• Because only the British fought against the colonists

• Because the war was fought entirely in Europe