8th Grade Chapter 6 American Revolution

These people wanted to make drastic changes in society 

• Patriot
• mercenary
• radical
• ally 

These people favored war with the British. 

• Patriot
• mercenary 
• radical
• Loyalist

These people formed political alliances to achieve a common goal. 

• mercenary 
• radical 
• ally 
• Loyalist

These people favored peaceful solutions to the conflict with the British. 

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• radical 
• mercenary 

These people worked for hire as a professional soldier. 

• Patriot
• mercenary 
• radical 
• ally

What immediate action did the Second Continental Congress take in response to the fighting at Lexington and Concord? 

• declared war on Britain
• sent a petition to George III
• established the American navy 
• condemned the actions of the militia

Patriots had certain advantages. They included Washington's leadership, fighting for their homes and _________________________. 

• skill with individually owned weapons
• unwillingess to fight far from home
• willingess to enlist for long term service
• skilled sailors and plentiful ships

Which tactic helped the Patriots over come the well trained British troops? 

• They used mercenaries to lead their army. 
• They increased the pay of Patriot troops. 
• They attacked any British troops that left cities. 
• They limited their attacks to those on the British navy. 

What advantages helped the Continental Army gain control Boston in 1776? 

• greater experience in battle 
• use of captured British artillery 
• an American naval blockade
• the support of Loyalists in the city 

What action finalized the colonies' independence from Great Britain? 

• a mutual agreement with Parliament
• a vote in the Continental Congress
• an order of General George Washington
• a royal decree from King George III