C6L1 The War for Independence

The war for independence was fought between:

• America and Britain

• Patriots and Loyalists

• France and Britain

• America and France

Disadvantages the Patriots faced at the beginning of the war included:

• mismatched uniforms

• no Commander to lead troops

• not all Americans supported the fight for independence

• too many soldiers tried to enlist at the same time

A large population in Pennsylvania that disagreed with the war efforts were the _________, because they did not believe in using violence or force.

• farmers

• Quakers

• Native Americans

• Catholics

A nickname for "loyalists" was:

• "Tory"

• "Traitor"

• "Brit"

• "Mack"

Loyalists biggest reason to support Britain was:

• fear that the Revolution would end in chaos for America.

• fear that they would all end up with ridiculous accents.

• eagerness for the King to regain control of the colonies.

• many were related to the royal families.

The German Hessians were _____, or hired soldiers fighting for Britain.

• spies

• heathens

• mercenaries

• cheaters

Patriots did have advantages at the beginning of the war. Select all that apply:

• George Washington as Commander of the Continental Army.

• Knowing the land and fighting in their own territory.

• Congress gaining access to greater funds through taxes.

• Motivation and fighting with a greater purpose.

The Continental Army had a hard time finding both soldiers and qualified _________, who had enough experience and ability to train troops.

• military commanders

• nurses

• presidents

• priests

By the Summer of 1776, Britain sent 32,000 troops to:

• London

• Boston

• New York

• Virginia

Who is recognized as one of the first Patriots to die for the cause after being caught spying on the British?

• Crispus Attucks

• Nathan Hale

• Thomas Paine

• Molly Pitcher