Topic 3 Part 2 Revolutionary War

What is the term for soldiers that are paid to fight, such as the Germans called Hessians?

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Mercenaries

• Loyalist

• Patriot

What does "Guerrilla Warfare" refer to?

• Large-scale battles

• Swift hit-and-run attacks

• Naval blockades

• Formal peace treaties

Who was an American colonist that remained loyal to Britain during the war for Independence?

• Patriot

• Mercenary

• Loyalist

• Siege

What is a "Blockade"?

• A type of ship

• A measure to stop a port from communicating or trading

• A form of government

• A peace agreement

What is a "Siege"?

• A type of weapon

• An army surrounds and blockades an enemy position

• A peace negotiation

• A naval battle

What does "Morale" refer to?

• The amount of confidence felt by a person or group

• A type of military strategy

• A formal document

• A type of weapon

What was the "Continental Army"?

• A British military unit

• The army created by the Second Continental Congress in 1775

• A group of mercenaries

• A naval fleet

Who was a "Patriot" during the American Revolution?

• An American colonist who favored American Independence from Britain

• A British soldier

• A German mercenary

• A Loyalist

What are "Natural Rights"?

• Rights that belong to all people from birth

• Rights given by the government

• Rights specific to soldiers

• Rights only for landowners

What is a "Preamble"?

• A conclusion of a document

• Introduction for a formal document

• A type of military strategy

• A peace treaty