6.1: The War for Independence (8th SS)

Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?

• the Patriots and the British

• the Tories and the Loyalists

• the Americans and the French

• the Patriots and the Spanish

What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?

• a larger army and dominant navy

• an organized and well-trained fighting force

• fighting on their own land for their own cause

• greater supplies of weapons and ammunition

Loyalists, also known as __________, were colonists who opposed independence.

• Quakers

• Tories

• Hessians

• Militia

Hessians were _________________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.

• Native American

• French

• Spanish

• German

George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Nathan Hale

• John Adams

Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What American victory helped build morale during the harsh winter of 1776?

• The Battle of Long Island

• The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

• The capture of Philadelphia

• The Battle of Saratoga

When the British captured Philadelphia, most members of the Continental Congress were arrested.

• TRUE

• FALSE

At the Battle of Saratoga, American forces surrounded British troops and forced British General John Burgoyne to surrender.

• TRUE

• FALSE