The American Revolution

Which battle was the turning point in the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Yorktown
• The Battle of Saratoga
• The Battle of Bunker Hill
• The Battle of Trenton

Which country started supporting the United States after the Battle of Saratoga?

• Great Britain
• Germany
• France
• Russia

The Treaty of Paris gave the newly formed United States all land east of which geographic landmark?

• The Appalachian Mountains
• The Ohio River
• The Mississippi River
• The Missouri River

What was the name of the Patriot Army?

• US Army

• Continental Army

• British Army

• Privateer Army

Who led the Continental army?

• John Adams

• George III

• George Washington

• Charles Cornwallis

Which of the following was a weakness of the Continental (Patriot) Army?

• had little money

• had only a small number of people to serve

• had no, little navy

• All of the above

What were the strengths of the British Army?

• Powerful navy

• Well trained army

• a lot of money and resources

• All of the above

What was a mercenary?

• person who did not take sides during the war

• spy

• voluntary soldier

• soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Trenton

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

What agreement officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Washington