Ch. 5 Test Review American Revolution

What did England become known as in the 1700s?

• Great Britain

• Great England

• Great Europe

• Great America

Which country helped the Patriots win the American Revolution by provided ships, troops, and money?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Canada

Choose the correct order of the events listed.

• 1- American victory at Yorktown, 2- British surrender, 3- Treaty of Paris signed

• 1- Treaty of Paris signed, 2- British surrender, 3- American victory at Yorktown

• 1- British surrender, 2- Treaty of Paris signed, 3- American victory at Yorktown

• 1- American victory at Yorktown, 2- Treaty of Paris signed, 3- British surrender

Choose 2 reasons the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond.

• Williamsburg was closer to the middle of the colony.

• Richmond was closer to the middle of the colony.

• Richmond was farther away if the British attacked.

• Williamsburg was farther away if the British attached.

What did the Marquis de Lafayette do in the American Revolution?

• He helped the British.

• He helped the Continental Army win at Yorktown.

• He helped the American Indians.

• He stayed in France and sent money to help.

Who did the colonists think should make their laws (legal authority)?

• British Parliament

• France

• King George

• Colonists (local assemblies)

CHOOSE 3 things written in the Declaration of Independence.

• Everyone should have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Everyone can vote.

• People should govern (rule) not kings.

• All people are created equal.

What did women do during the American Revolution?

• They fought alongside men and were treated equally.

• They moved out west until the war was over.

• They worked on farms, nursed the wounded, and took on more responsibility.

• They moved into towns to live.

CHOOSE 2 things for which James Armistead Lafayette is famous.

• He was a spy for the Continental Army and helped them win at Yorktown.

• He helped the British Army win the war.

• He earned his freedom many years after the war with help from Lafayette.

• He moved to France with Lafayette.

Why did some enslaved African Americans fight for the British?

• They were promised free land.

• They were promised money.

• They were promised their freedom.

• They were promised homes in England.