Revolution Test Review

Which was NOT an advantage of the colonists during the war?

• defense of their land
• Support from France
• well trained military
• strong leadership

The colonists had an advantage over the British because

• the colonists were highly trained
• the colonists were more familiar with the land
• The British did not have enough $ to fight
• The British had outdated weapons

The final battle of the American Revolution was _________ where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington after being trapped by the British navy.

• Saratoga

• Charleston

• Yorktown

• Trenton

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington
• Lord Cornwallis
• Thomas Jefferson
• King George

The colonists had no say or representation in....

• Congress
• town meetings
• Assemblies
• Parliament

Which document was written to claim independence from Britain?

• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Stamp Act
• Constitution

This battle was known as "The shot heard 'round the world"

• Lexington and Concord
• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Boston Massacre

Which is not a key philosophy (idea) of the Declaration of Independence?

• we have unalienable rights
• the government gets power from the people
• the government is created to protect us
• we have a right to a trial by peers

Great Britain hired about 30,000 mercenaries from Germany to help fight in the war. True or False?

• True

• False

Which phrase describes a tactic of the Continental Army in the South?

• desire to win

• guerilla warfare

• food and supplies

• control of key cities