American Revolution Test

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• First Hour
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• Third Hour
• Fourth Hour
• Fifth Hour

What has Valley Forge come to symbolize for Americans?

• How weak the British Empire had become
• The sacrifices and suffering Americans endured for their independence
• The inexperience of the Continental Army

This artwork below depicts General George Washington and his troops crossing the partially frozen Delaware River on the night of December 25,1776. This daring act led to a key Patriot victory at the:

• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Trenton

Washington read the words below to his troops during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. What effect was he trying to produce?

• To convince his troops that their cause was just
• To rally his troops at a particularly difficult time
• To entertain his troops with popular literature

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because:

• Native Americans joined the war against the colonies during the battle
• Great Britain was forced to form an alliance with France against the colonies
• the colonists victory at Saratoga convinced France and Spain to become our allies

Which person was instrumental in negotiating an French alliance for the American colonists?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Hancock
• John Adams

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Trenton
• Dorchester Heights
• Yorktown

The Battle of Kings Mountain was significant because

• everyone, except for Colonel Ferguson, were colonists.
• it was the last major battle of the war.
• it was the first battle George Washington led.