Winning Independence Textbook Review

What does the term "Cavalry" refer to?

• Troops on horseback

• Soldiers in tanks

• Naval forces

• Air force pilots

What is the meaning of "Cease"?

• To begin

• To stop or end

• To continue

• To accelerate

What does "Sustain" mean?

• To destroy

• To undergo

• To abandon

• To create

What is "Guerilla Warfare" characterized by?

• Formal battles

• Naval blockades

• Hit and run tactics, surprise attacks

• Aerial bombardments

Where did the British surrender in 1781?

• Boston

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Philadelphia

• New York City

What type of warfare involves surprise attacks?

• Trench warfare

• Guerilla warfare

• Naval warfare

• Cyber warfare

What does the term "siege" refer to?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A surprise attack

• Surrounding and blockading an enemy position

• A retreat from battle

How did allies benefit the Americans during the war?

• By providing moral support

• By sending troops, supplies, and weapons

• By negotiating peace

• By offering financial aid only

What were the conditions like for American troops during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Warm and comfortable

• Freezing temperatures, disease, poor food, nasty clothes, poor shelters

• Mild weather with plenty of supplies

• Luxurious accommodations

Identify the 'Traitor' during the Revolutionary War.

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benedict Arnold