Revolutionary War Test Review

A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occured at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

• New York City

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Trenton

Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army acheived victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

• Princeton, New Jersey

• Saratoga, New York

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Yorktown, Virginia

George Washington and his demoralized troops spent a hard winter in _____, Pennsylvania, where they dealt with disease, harsh weather, and low morale.

• Saratoga Springs

• Yorktown

• Boston Garden

• Valley Forge

Which document recognized American independence, gave Americans all land east of Mississippi River and north of Florida, and evacuated forts occupied by the British?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris (1763)

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Suffolk Resolve

All of the following were American advantages heading into the American Revolution, EXCEPT

• Knew their territory
• Reason to fight (heart)
• Leadership of Washington (eventually)
• Strong Navy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

All of the following were British advantages heading into the American Revolution, EXCEPT

• Excellent Army and Navy
• Strong Economy
• Well trained soldiers

• Uniforms that helped them blend in with their surroundings

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant for the Patriots?

• Boost in Morale (could have won with more ammo!)
• Won the battle!
• Captured British General Burgoyne
• New England won't be threatened again.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of the following WAS a strength for the Patriots heading into the Revolutionary War?

• Strong Economy
• Reason for fighting-Independence
• Strongest Navy in the world
• Lack of supplies

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which of the following was NOT a strength for the English heading into the Revolutionary War?

• Strong Economy
• Best Army and Navy in the world
• Familiar with territory
• Strong Central government

Who were the Hessians?

• The American Militia

• Soldiers who could be ready at a minute's notice

• German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution.

• Another name for the British Militia.