Revolutionary War 1

A colonist that supported independence

• Loyalist

• Patriot

At the start of the Revolutionary War, the majority of colonists were Patriots

• true

• false

Although out-manned and out of ammunition, the Americans were victorious at the Battle of Bunker Hill

• true

• false

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point of the war?

• The British finally realized they had no chance of winning

• Spain's help in the battle convinced the British they now had two enemies to fight

• The French decide to ally with the Americans

• The British easily demonstrated their power

Hessians were examples of

• Native Americans

• mercenaries

• French colonists

• Loyalists

Which statement best describes the effects of the American Revolution on women?

• The political rights of women were reduced

• Many women were forced to serve in the army

• The Declaration of Independence granted women equal rights

• Women had to take on many new responsibilities

Even though African Americans fought for both sides in the Revolution, most wanted to join with Britain.

• true

• false

A surprise attack by Washington secured a victory here

• Saratoga

• Trenton

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington

One advantage the Americans had in the Revolution was

• more men

• good navy

• knowledge of the land

• a lot of support for the war

The camp where Washington spent the winter of 1777-1778

• Camp Revere

• Valley Forge

• Albany

• Brandywine