American Revolution Test Review

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Class Period

• Second Hour
• Fifth Hour

This artwork below depicts General George Washington and his troops crossing the partially frozen Delaware River on the night of December 25,1776. This daring act led to a key Patriot victory at the:

• Battle of Boston
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Trenton

Washington read the words below to his troops during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. What effect was he trying to produce?

• To convince his troops that their cause was just
• To rally his troops at a particularly difficult time
• To entertain his troops with popular literature

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?

• It resulted in the British capture of Philadelphia
• It convinced France to form a military alliance with the American colonies
• It was a decisive victory for the British forces

Which person was instrumental in negotiating an French alliance for the American colonists?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Hancock

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Trenton
• Dorchester Heights
• Yorktown

What advantage did the American colonists possess during the American Revolutionary War that contributed to their success?

• Superior number of troops
• Familiarity with the terrain
• Extensive naval fleet support

The Battle of Kings Mountain was significant because

• everyone, except for Colonel Ferguson, were colonists.
• it was the turning point of the war.
• it was the last major battle of the war.