Unit 6 Review

Which American battle victory proved that the colonists could defend themselves and caused France to enter the Revolutionary War to fight with the Americans?

• Battle of

  Lexington

• Battle of

  Saratoga

• Battle of

  Bunker Hill

• Battle of Concord

What were the two (2) conditions that America needed to do before France would agree to enter the Revolutionary War and fight with the Americans?

• George Washington had to travel to France to speak with the French leaders.

• The colonists needed to declare their independence from Britain.

• The colonists needed to lose some battles to show France that they really needed their help.

• The colonists had to win some battles to show that they were able to defend themselves against the British.

What were 3 qualities that George Washington had that made him a great leader?

• Shiny medals, College education,

  Owned lots of land

• Humor,

  Great sense of smell,

  Loud voice

• Vision,

  Patience,

  Great work ethic

Which resource gave the Continental Army a "home field advantage" during the Revolutionary War?

• Animals

• Weapons

• Money

• Land

Which Revolutionary War event is being shown in this painting?

• George Washington crossing the Delaware River on Christmas to go battle the Hessians

• The Great Ice Battle of New York

• George Washington sailing up to fight the British at Saratoga

• George Washington coming to save the colonists at Bunker Hill

The Treaty of Paris was signed by both American and British officials in Paris, France in 1783. What was the most important idea mentioned in the treaty?

• France would now become the rulers over America

• The colonists must not be allowed their independence

• Britain must recognize that the colonies were now free and independent and that Britain had no control over them

• George Washington must now become Britain's king

What were the two (2) things that the French and American troops did to force Britain to surrender at Yorktown?

• French and American troops flew over in their planes and bombed Yorktown

• The French fleet trapped the British troops at Yorktown and did not let supplies come through on water

• French and American troops surrounded the British at Yorktown on land

• The Hessians helped out the French and defeated the British

Why did George Washington decide to attack the Hessians troops at Trenton on Christmas night?

• He knew that the Hessians would be busy having snowball fights

• He knew the Hessians would be too worn out from their celebrations and would not be able to defend themselves

• He was not sure if the Hessians knew who George Washington was

• He knew that the Hessians would ask them to join their Christmas celebration

What did the victories at Trenton and Princeton do for the spirits of the Continental Army and the American colonists?

• It gave them hope that they could win the war and get their independence

• It made the colonists want to leave America and move to another country

• It made them think that they could not beat the British

• It let King George know that America was weak

Which country is considered to be the "closest friend" of the United States today?

• Russia

• China

• Spain

• Great Britain