U4 -2American Revolution Quiz

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

• The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.

• The Patriots lost significant territory.

• The Patriots were defeated by the British.

• The Patriots signed a peace treaty.

Who was Phillis Wheatley?

• An African American poet who published a collection of poems in 1773 that advocated for the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.

• A British spy during the American Revolution.

• A French diplomat during the American Revolution.

• A Native American leader during the American Revolution.

What did Deborah Sampson do during the American Revolution?

• She dressed up in men's clothing to join the Continental Army.

• She was a British spy.

• She was a French diplomat.

• She was a Native American leader.

Who were the Loyalists?

• They believed that it was important to remain loyal to Britain and the colonies should be governed by the British government.

• They were American revolutionaries.

• They were French allies.

• They were Native American leaders.

What happened to the British forces in the South?

• Led British forces in the South and had to surrender at Yorktown.

• They won the war.

• They signed a peace treaty.

• They gained new territories.

Why is Crispus Attucks important to U.S. history?

• He is considered the first person to die for American independence.

• He was a British general.

• He was a French diplomat.

• He was a Native American leader.

What does Patrick Henry suggest the British army and navy are in the colonies for?

• The troops are there to oppress the colonists.

• The troops are there to protect the colonists.

• The troops are there to trade with the colonists.

• The troops are there to help the colonists.

What happened to Boston as a result of the Boston Tea Party?

• The Intolerable Acts were passed and the 1st Continental Congress met to discuss concerns of Boston.

• Boston gained independence.

• Boston was destroyed.

• Boston became a British colony.

What was fought because the British were looking for a stash of colonial weapons?

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who had a strong motivation to fight, a small but effective navy, and alliance with France and Spain?

• American Military/Continental Army

• British Military

• French Navy

• Spanish Armada