Unit 4: Revolutionary War

What is a provision of the Treaty of Paris, signed in September 1783?

• Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.

• Britain agreed to divide the colonies; this allowed half to become independent and the other half to stay under the control of the British.

• Britain agreed to pay off any debts owed to Patriot merchants.

• Britain gave the United States fishing rights in coastal waters off of Canada.

What is another provision of the Treaty of Paris, signed in September 1783? 

• Britain gave the United States fishing rights in coastal waters off of Canada. 

• Britain agreed to pay off any debts owed to Patriot merchants. 

• Britain prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Britain agreed to sell the settlements to the Native Americans.

What was an important outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It demonstrated that British forces were far superior to American forces.

• It proved that women could be important supporters of the Patriot cause.

• It suggested that loyalists would work with the British to crush the Patriots.

• It showed the British that defeating colonial troops would be a challenging task.

Which of the following is 1 of the basic ideas that were expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• The people give the government the authority to rule.

• Provided the American Congress complete control to rule.

• Democracy is the only legitimate form of government.

• American government should consist of three branches.

Which of the following is the other basic idea that was expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Democracy is the only legitimate form of government 

• American government should consist of three branches  

• The purpose of government is to protect citizens' rights.

• The purpose was to create a strong army front.

Select ALL that apply: How did Marquis de Lafayette and Friedrich von Steuben support the American cause?

• By aiding General Washington in the war effort.

• By training troops stationed at Valley Forge.

• By building important defenses for the Patriots.

• By raising money to purchase supplies for the troops.

Which of the following is 1 of the ways that women support the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War?

• Some served as doctors for the Continental Army.

• Some disguised themselves as men and joined their husbands and brothers on the battlefield.

• Most traveled with soldiers behind the lines, providing food and drink for weary American troops.

• Most women did not agree with the violence, they provided propaganda to share their thoughts and opinions.

Which of the following is another way that women support the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War?

• Most managed family farms and businesses, freeing their male family member to fight. 

• Most traveled with soldiers behind the lines, providing food and drink for weary American troops 

• Some were sent back to Britain for the safety of the family.

• Some pretended to be Loyalists to spy for the Patriots.

What is one reason why the British surrendered at the battle of Yorktown

• The British were convinced to surrender for plots of land.

• Backwoodsmen and Militia laid siege to the British in Yorktown.

• French ships blockaded Yorktown to keep supplies from coming by sea.

• Spanish ships blockaded Yorktown to reclaim parts of North America.

What is another reason why the British surrendered in Yorktown?

• Backwoodsmen and Militia laid siege to the British in Yorktown 

• Spanish ships blockaded Yorktown to reclaim parts of North America  

• The other nations declared war on the British.

• American and French troops blocked General Clinton from sending aid by land.