Chapter 10 Study Guide

Thomas Jefferson was

• 3rd President of the United States

• 1st President of the United States

• 2nd President of the United States

• Vice President of the United States

The 'Treaty of Paris' is defined as:

• A peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War

• A trade agreement between nations

• A military alliance established during the war

• An economic union formed after the revolution

Definition of 'militia'

• A military force raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army

• A professional armed force of a nation

• A government-organized police unit

• An organization of military veterans only

Paul Revere was an American patriot and silversmith known for his midnight ride during the American Revolution.

• American patriot and silversmith

• British loyalist

• French soldier

• Colonial governor

Define 'minutemen'.

• Members of the colonial militia in the American Revolutionary War.

• A type of small, fast clock.

• A modern special forces unit.

• None of the above.

Definition of 'Patriots'

• Individuals who love, support, defend, and fight for their country.

• Soldiers who fight in wars.

• Fans of a particular sports team.

• A government administrative agency.

The colonies sought independence because they were unhappy with British taxation without representation.

• Because they were unhappy with British taxation without representation

• Because of economic obligations

• Because of military expansion

• Because of religious differences

British put so much effort into fighting in the South because they aimed to control strategic territories.

• They aimed to control strategic territories.

• They wanted to avoid combat.

• They were defending their homeland.

• They wanted a quick victory.

American soldiers during the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge endured severe hardships including extreme cold, hunger, and disease.

• They suffered severe hardships including extreme cold, hunger, and disease

• They were well-provisioned and comfortable

• They had a moderate experience

• They enjoyed the winter weather

Both the British and Americans promised African Americans freedom for their support in the war.

• Freedom

• Land

• Money

• Equality