FAC #2 American Revolution

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?

• It resulted in the British capture of Philadelphia
• It convinced France to form a military alliance with the American colonies
• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War
• It was a decisive victory for the British forces

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Saratoga
• Trenton
• Dorchester Heights
• Yorktown

The Battle of Kings Mountain was significant because

• everyone, except for Colonel Ferguson, were colonists.
• it was the turning point of the war.
• it was the last major battle of the war.
• it was the first battle George Washington led.

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War?

• It marked the first major defeat of the American Army
• It secured crucial French support for the American cause
• It boosted morale among American troops and revived hope for independence
• It led to the capture of George Washington by British forces

What led George Washington to abandon his ban on African Americans serving in the Continental Army?

• the bravery of black militiamen
• a meeting with John Laurens
• the need for additional troops
• an impassioned speech by Marquise de Lafayette

Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
• The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
• Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
• The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.

During the American Revolution, what strategy did the British employ to recruit African Americans?

• Offering them immediate citizenship upon enlistment.
• Promising them significant land grants in Africa after the war.
• Providing financial incentives and the promise of freedom from slavery.
• Coercing them into service through threats of punishment.

Which generalization is best supported by the information in the chart?

• Women made no significant contributions to the Revolution.
• Most American women supported the loyalist cause.
• Women served in many ways during the Revolutionary War.
• Economic actions were the only weapons of Patriot women.

What African American woman wrote poems supporting independence and was the 1st enslaved person to publish a book?

• Mercy Otis Warren
• Abigail Adams
• Harriet Beecher Stowe
• Phillis Wheatley

Which of the following best summarizes the impact of key military and diplomatic events of the Revolutionary War, including the Valley Forge encampment?

• The Valley Forge encampment marked a turning point for the Continental Army, where soldiers endured harsh conditions but emerged better trained and disciplined, contributing to subsequent victories.
• The Valley Forge encampment led to significant losses for the Continental Army, weakening their morale and causing diplomatic setbacks with European allies.
• The Valley Forge encampment solidified British control over the colonies, as the Continental Army suffered from inadequate supplies and internal divisions.
• The Valley Forge encampment resulted in a decisive victory for the Continental Army, boosting their confidence and leading to successful diplomatic negotiations with Britain.