STAAR Review - American Revolution

The Continental Congress issued this commission to -

• Benedict Arnold

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock

• George Washington

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8.4B

Which of the following prompted General Washington to write this letter?

• A shortage of Continental soldiers to maintain the siege of Yorktown

• The high number of casualties suffered during the Battle of Bunker Hill

• Low morale after the British army captured New York City

• Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge

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8.4C

Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain

• The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation

• Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris

• The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III

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8.4C

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The British victory extended the fighting for another year

• The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental Army

• The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority

• The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States

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8.4C

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country

• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved

• The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service

• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France

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8.4C

Reorder the following in order of events of the American Revolution.

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris

• Battle of Yorktown

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battle of Saratoga

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8.4C

Here in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory on the Battle of ​ (a)   renewed patriots' hope for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.

• Saratoga
• Lexington
• Concord
• Yorktown
• Valley Forge

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8.4C

To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?

• The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown

• The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats

• The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge

• The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga

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8.4C

Who was appointed Commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Andrew Jackson

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8.4B

After the Battle of Saratoga, ​ (a)   recognized American independence and supplied aid and naval support, helping the Americans win the war.

• France
• Britain
• Spain
• Portugal
• Canada
• Mexico

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8.4C