Chapter 5 Review

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

• Loyalists supported taxation without representation.

• Loyalists opposed Great Britain’s imperial policies.

• Loyalists opposed going to war against Great Britain.

• Loyalists supported American independence.

How did minutemen get their name?

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

• They were a part of a British militia who would run away from a fight quickly.

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

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

Who were 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 Sons of Liberty 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 the peace treaty after the war was over

• to hide from the British after a major loss

• to rest after a major victory in a battle there

• to prepare and train the colonial militia

Where did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Where was the Declaration of Independence written?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Where did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Where did the Battle of Saratoga take place?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

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

• They planned to surrender there.

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

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

Which factor most caused the British to suffer such an unexpected defeat at Saratoga?

• The British general was not familiar with the local geography.

• Traveling 220 miles was an unreasonable expectation of an army on foot.

• The British general was too confident and did not ask for support.

• The British army was weak and inexperienced.