American Revolution Test Review

The ___________ fought hard to gain America's freedom from Britain and King George.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• freedom

• treaty

This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with them (the Americans).
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)

• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Bunker Hill
• Lexington and Concord

Surrounded by French and Continental(Armies) armies, a large British army led by General Cornwallis surrendered here.

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

What was a major advantage for the Patriots in the American Revolution?

• The Patriot soldiers had better training than the British soldiers

• They were fighting on their own land

• The Americans had the support of the Hessians.

• They were equipped with better guns

Where did the the Patriots suffer through a terrible winter; lacking adequate food, clothing and shelter, but were able to survive due to the leadership of George Washington?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Valley Forge

• Albany

Which Prussian officer helped train the soldiers of the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Casimir Pulaski

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Friedrich von Steuben

• Juan de Miralles

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

• The British Navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service

• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

This Frenchman became one of Washington's most trusted advisers.

• Nathan Hale

• Friedrich Von Steuben

• Marquis De Lafayette

• John Paul Jones

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

• True

• False

The American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in July 1775.

• True

• False