The American Revolution REVIEW

He was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

• Paul Revere

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is an example of an advantage for the British at the start of the war?

• They were more motivated to fight

• They had the help of the French

• They were defending their own homes

• They had well trained soldiers

Which of the following would be an advantage for the Americans at the start of the war?

• They had more money to spend on the war

• They had a larger Navy

• They had good military leaders

• They had well organized and trained soldiers

Why was the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga important?

• It encouraged the French to send help to the Americans & become an official ally

• It proved that the Americans were fighting for a good cause

• It marked the last battle of the war

• It caused the British to sign the Treaty of Paris

The Americans & the British both used propaganda throughout the war - what is the purpose of propaganda?

• To quickly end the war

• To help motivate soldiers to fight

• To help train soldiers for battle

• To gain support for the war

Who was Baren von Stuben?

• A pirate who used surprise attacks to raid British ships

• A Prussian soldier who helped train the army

• A young explorer who helped the Americans west of the Ohio River

• A French nobleman who helps Washington at Valley Forge

How did American women help during the Revolutionary War?

• they acted as spies

• they took their children to safety in Canada

• they worked as battlefield nurses

• they served in the Continental Army

What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) do?

• Declared a victory for Britain

• Allowed the British to continue taxing the Americans

• Forced Britain to accept the independence of America

• Allowed colonists to settle in the Appalachian Mountains

Which of the following battles occurred LAST?

• Lexington & Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Long Island

Which European nation sent help to the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Spain

• Prussia

• England

• France