American Revolution Vocabulary

The Continental Army was the main military force in the American Revolution.

• A militia defending American colonies against Native Americans

• The main military force in the American Revolution

• A British military force

• A naval fleet

The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain.

• A final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain.

• A declaration of war against Britain.

• A tax reform proposal in the colonies.

• A trade agreement negotiation with Britain.

Mercenaries are soldiers for hire.

• They are soldiers for hire.

• They are volunteer soldiers.

• They are members of regular armies.

• They are state-employed soldiers.

Blockade is a restriction or prohibition of ships, aircraft, or other vehicles from entering or leaving a specific area.

• It is a restriction or prohibition of ships, aircraft, or other vehicles from entering or leaving a specific area.

• It is a military camp.

• It is a type of festival.

• It is a computer algorithm.

George Washington was the first President of the United States.

• He was the first President of the United States

• He was a famous general

• He was a queen

• He was a scientist

Benedict Arnold was a general in the American Revolutionary War who betrayed the American side.

• A general who betrayed America

• A loyal American general

• A British general

• An American president

Thomas Paine was:

• A musician

• A political philosopher and writer

• A scientist

• An economist

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States.

• A Founding Father of the United States

• The 16th President of the United States

• A Revolutionary War general

• An influential Supreme Court Justice

The Declaration of Independence is a formal statement declaring the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain.

• A formal statement declaring independence from Great Britain

• A treaty establishing an alliance with Great Britain

• A constitutional amendment defining federal laws

• A historic speech delivered by a founding leader

A patriot is a person who loves and defends his or her country.

• A person who loves his or her country

• A person who hates his or her country

• A person who is indifferent to his or her country

• A person who seeks to harm his or her country