Topic 4: Sections 6 - 10 Basic

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A person who flees his or her homeland to seek safety elsewhere is called a

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What is the main purpose of a blockade during wartime?

• To allow free movement of goods and people

• To shut off a port and prevent supplies from moving in or out

• To increase trade between countries

• To provide humanitarian aid

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is a soldier who fights merely for pay, often for a foreign country.

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Which of the following best describes a mercenary?

• A soldier who fights for their own country out of loyalty

• A soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country

• A civilian who supports the military

• A leader who commands an army

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What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolution?

• It was the last battle of the Revolution

• It was the first major battle of the Revolution

• It was a minor skirmish

• It was fought in Europe

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Which of the following best describes a Patriot?

• A colonist who supported independence from British Rule

• A colonist who remained loyal to Britain

• A person who betrays his or her lands

• A British soldier

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How might statues and monuments, such as the one shown, help us remember the experiences of families during the American Revolution?

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The opening statement of a declaration, constitution, or other official documents is called a

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Select all that apply: Which terms are associated with the American Revolution?

• Patriot

• Loyalist

• Traitor

• Preamble

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Which of the following best describes 'natural rights'?

• Rights that belong to people from birth

• Rights given by the government

• Rights earned through military service

• Rights that can be taken away

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Which of the following statements is true about privateers?

• They were privately owned merchant ships outfitted with weapons

• They were government warships

• They were ships used only for trade

• They were ships used for transporting troops

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Troops on horseback are known as

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Which term describes a country that does not take sides in a war?

• Neutral

• Guerilla

• Ambush

• Siege

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Which of the following best describes a guerilla?

• A soldier who uses hit-and-run tactics

• A soldier who defends a fortress

• A soldier who negotiates peace

• A soldier who leads a siege

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An attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy is called an

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Select all terms that are related to military tactics.

• Guerilla

• Ambush

• Siege

• Ratify

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What is the definition of a refugee?

• A person who flees his or her homeland to seek safety elsewhere

• A person who stays in their homeland during conflict

• A person who travels for leisure

• A person who moves for work opportunities