Chapter 5 Revolutionary War

How did minutemen get their name?

• They were part of a colonial militia who quickly changed sides in a fight.

• They were part of a colonial militia who could quickly be ready to fight.

• They were part of a British militia who could leave for the colonies quickly.

What key trait was shared by the Loyalists in the American Revolution?

• Loyalists supported American Independence.

• Loyalists opposed Great Britain's imperial policies.

• Loyalists opposed going to war against Great Britain.

Who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence?

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both Abigail and Phillis

Whose letters are some of the earliest known writings about women's rights?

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both Abigail and Phillis

Who was an important adviser to her husband; she told him to "remember the ladies" when forming America's new government.

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both Abigail and Phillis

Who supported the American Revolution?

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both Abigail and Phillis

Who was born into slavery?

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both Abigail and Phillis

Who was the Redcoats and why were they called that?

• The Redcoats were another name for the American Indians allied with the British because they wore red coats.

• The Redcoats were another name for the British militia because they wore red coats.

• The Redcoats were another name for the colonial militia because they wore red coats.

Why did George Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge?

• to write his peace treaty after war was over

• to rest after a major victory in a battle there

• to prepare and train the colonial militia

Why did the British army set up camp at Yorktown, Virginia?

• They thought it would be a good place for British supply ships to land.

• They thought it would be hard for the American army to attack.

• They thought it would stop French supply ships from helping Americans.