WorksheetsChapter 13 American Revolution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Overthrowing one government and replacing with another is called...
an elistment
a revolution
a turnover
a strategy
The Continental Army was made up of farmers and...
privateers
officers
mercenaries
volunteers
Thousands of American Indians fought for Great Britain because the British had...
restricted settlement on their land
trapped furs for them
given them food supplies
offered to free them after the war
Why was it hard for the British to replace troops and supplies?
Their army was poorly trained
They were too far from their homeland
Parliament would pay them to fight
They made the loyalist angry
Which phrase describes a tactic (strategy) of the Continental Army?
attacked armies
control of key cities
desire to win
surprise attacks
How did some allies (partners - people on the same team) help the Continental Army?
Captured Canada from the British
Joined up with the African Americans and Indians
Supplied money, soldiers and warships
Borrowed money from the colonist
How many colonist died during the war from cold and sickness?
2,000
2,500
500
5,500
The British army hired how many mercenaries from Germany to help fight?
1,000
50,000
30,000
3,500
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
Washington defeated the German mercenaries
The colonial victory persuaded France to provide more help.
The British government took Florida from Spain
The British colony took the key city of Philadelphia
Who met to sign the Peace Treaty?
France, Germans, Spain and Colonists
France, Germans, Great Britain and Colonists
France, Spain, Great Britain and Colonists
France, Italy, Great Britain and Colonists
Which following statement was NOT part of the "Treaty of Paris" ? (At the signing of the "Treaty of Paris", what would NOT happen)
Thousands of loyalist fled
All slaves serving in the army would be freed
United States was officially recognized by Great Britain
The U. S. received large amounts of land
Military forces depended on "home front" civilian support services such as?
A battle field
An army camp
A family farm
A warship at sea
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of the Antiem
Defeat of Yorktown
Defeat of the German Mercenaries
Battle of Saratoga
What is a FORMAL agreement between two or more nations?
a tactic
a treaty
a handshake
written consent
What is "Home Front"?
Areas away from the fighting in a country at war
A person who performs a service for free
An agreement between two or more nations
An event that leads to a dramatic change
What is a mercenary?
A solider ready to fight at a minute's notice
An agreement to serve in the armed forces
A person who performs a service for money
Hired soldier
What is ant event that leads to a dramatic change?
a revolution
a turning point
a strategy
a competition
The British Army had ____ warships and ____ new ships built for war.
2000, 200
200, 270
270, 200
3000, 250
How many men did the Continental Army have to fight?
30,000
2,500
15,000
8,000 - 24,000
To enlist is to
To refrain from fighting in a war
Sail to Great Britain
To fight for a foreign army
To join the armed forces
Someone who undertakes community service work of his or her own free will, without receiving a salary or wage in return
Volunteer
Colonist
Patriot
Loyalist
Which of the following is NOT an example of how the American women helped the Continental Army?
Planning parties, running shops
Making uniforms, running shops
Working as nurses and spies
Fighting in the army on the battle field
Who led the Continental Army?
Thomas Payne
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
The British Army was ___ for war?
Poorly trained and well outfitted with weapons
Was small in size and poorly outfitted with weapons
Well trained and well outfitted with weapons
Well outfitted with weapons and small in size
Why was the Continental Army motivated to "WIN"
Wanted more land
Wanted to establish laws
They believed in their rights
Slaves wanted freedom
