Unit 17: Quizzizz Review

Which event is most closely associated with General Washington's surprise attack on December 26, 1776?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

How did the use of Hessian mercenaries impact the British strategy during the American Revolution?

• It made the British army weaker

• It provided the British with additional, experienced soldiers

• It caused the British to lose more battles

• It led to the surrender at Yorktown

Why was Valley Forge significant to the Continental Army?

• It was the site of a major battle

• It was the location of the final surrender.

• It was where the Treaty of Paris was signed

• It was where the army spent a harsh winter and became better trained.

Which of the following best describes Marquis de Lafayette's contribution to the American Revolution?

• He led the British forces at Yorktown

• He provided military leadership and helped secure French support

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

• He was a Hessian mercenary

Which strategy did the American and French forces use to defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Surrounding the British and cutting off their escape by land and sea

• a direct charge up a hill

• Attacking only at night

• Using only cavalry

What was one major outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• The British gained control of the colonies

• The United States was recognized as an independent nation

• The war continued for another five years

• France took control of New York

Explain how the outcome of the Battle of Trenton affected the morale of the Continental Army.

• It lowered morale because they lost

• It had no effect on morale.

• It boosted morale by giving them a much-needed victory.

• It caused many soldiers to desert

Describe how the experiences at Valley Forge changed the Continental Army.

• The army became weaker and less organized

• The army became better trained and more unified

• The army decided to surrender

• The army lost all its leaders

Evaluate the importance of Marquis de Lafayette’s support for the American cause.

• His leadership and ability to gain French aid were crucial to American success

• His support was not important.

• He only helped in one small battle

• He fought against the Americans

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783) for the United States?

• It ended the Civil War

• It officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence

• It started the War of 1812

• It gave land to Spain