Revolutionary War

What decisions did the Second Continental Congress make?

• electing an army commander

• declaring independence

• forming an army

• all of these

Why was Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" helpful in convincing many people to support independence?

• it was easy for the people to understand

• it forced the people to become independent

• it allowed the people to make a choice

• it was confusing to the people

What was the main argument of the Declaration of Independence?

• the government should say what people should and shouldn't do

• immigrants should be allowed to have a choice

• people are born with rights that cannot be taken away

• people do not have any rights

What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?

• Britain has all the power

• King George III abused his power

• Britian was fair to the people

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?

• Britian viewed those who signed it as traitors

• those that signed it risked their lives

• they had to pay taxes

• they had to give up land

How did George Washington force the British out of Boston?

• he forced them to work

• he forced them to pay taxes

• he placed cannons on hills above the city

• he offered them freedom

True or False - the victory at Trenton affected Americans by giving Americans renewed hope?

• true

• false

How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?

• France became an ally and joined the war

• France became an enemy

• the British became stronger

How did African Americans contribute to the war?

• they provided food for the soldiers

• they fought in almost every battle of the war

• they made clothing for the soldiers

What contributions were made by women during the Revolutionary War?

• they cooked and delivered water for the soldiers

• they wrote poetry to the soldiers

• they made clothes and repaired socks for the soldiers

• all of these