American Revolution 6.1-The war for Independence

What did we call colonists who did NOT want independence from England?

• Minutemen
• Traitors
• Militia
• Loyalists

Who won the American Revolution?

• The British
• The American Colonists

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Lexington/Concord

• Charleston

Who wrote Common Sense and The Crisis during the American Revolution?

• John Paul Jones
• Abigail Adams
• Thomas Paine
• Benjamin Franklin

What did the British offer to get African American slaves to join their army?

• High Wage

• Freedom

• A $1000 signing bonus

• Food and Uniforms

What country did not help the Americans during the American revolution.

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Poland

Some advantages of the British during the war?

• Strong Navy &  well trained Army
• Strong wagons & horse
• Strong Leaders & more money
• More submarines

Some advantages the Patriots had during the war?

• Loyalists helped them win
• African soldiers
• They had Washington & they fought for a great cause
• They had lots of ammunition

What did the Patriots call the mercenaries from Germany that Britain hired to fight in the war?

• Hienzmen

• Horsemen

• Minutemen

• Hessians

In which colony did the Battle of Trenton take place?

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• New York
• Virginia