American Revolution

Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

• independence would lead to the end of slavery.
• they could return to Africa after the war.
• Congress would give them land for their service.
• Britain would grant them their freedom.

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

• brought France into the war as an American ally.
• ended General Burgoyne's career.
• liberated Georgia from British control.
• forced the British to leave Canada.

In which state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• New York
• Georgia
• New Jersey
• Virginia.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
• The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
• Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
• Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.

What is another name for British soldiers?

• Redcoats
• Patriots
• Minutemen
• Continental Soldiers

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

• Minutemen
• Traitors
• Militia
• Loyalists

"No ________ without representation"

• voting
• taxation
• rights
• liberty poles

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• to punish merchants for selling imported tea.
• to see who could throw a barrel further.
• to frame the Native Americans.
• to protest taxes

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Who won the American Revolution?

• The British
• The American Colonists

How many people died at the Boston Massacre?

• 2
• 6
• 3
• 5