Chapter 7 - The Revolutionary War

What caused colonists to call themselves Patriots or Loyalists?

• The Colonial region in which they lived

• Whether they supported indepdence from Britain

• The country from which they or their ancestors came from

• Whether they paid British taxes

What was one of the most important outcomes that took place for the Colonists after their victory at Saratoga?

• The French joined the Americans

• The French pulled themselves out of the war

• The French stayed with the British

• The French and Native Americans remained neutral

What was the name of the German soldier that arrived at Valley Forge to teach the Americans how to be better soldiers?

• Marquis de LaFayette

• John Burgoyne

• Friedrich Von Steuben

• Horation Gates

When Washington and his troops attached Trenton on Christmas night, what were most of the Hessian troops doing?

• Keeping watch and were ready for attack

• Attending church services

• Opening presents

• Sleeping in their beds

What did Americans call German soldiers that were hired by the British to fight the Americans?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Hessians

• Confederates

What was the main reason that enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War?

• They had signed treaties with the British

• They preferred being British citizens

• They were promised western lands in return

• They were promised their freedom in return

What does the term 'turning point' mean in the next sentence: The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

• A time when people try to reach an agreement

• An event that causes an important change

• A place where people gather to fight

• An event in which people die

Which one of these countries supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• France

• Germany

• Ireland

• Mexico

Why was the Treaty of Paris important?

• Ir restored trade with Britain

• It divided the Northwest Territory

• It officially ended the Revolutionary War

• It stated slavery would not be allowed in the Northwest Territory

What is a mercenary?

• A religious leader

• A teacher

• A hired soldier

• A ship captain