Worksheets7th SS Revolutionary War
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
A ______ was an American who sided with Great Britain.
colonist
Hessian
statesman
loyalist
What types of people helped fight in the Revolutionary war?
Women
Irish Immigrants
African American Slaves
All of the above
Benjamin Franklin became the country’s first _____.
postmaster
orator
statesman
army commander
The German soldiers who were defeated at the Battle of Trenton were called _______.
loyalists
Hessians
statesman
orators
Told colonists to “separate and fight!”
Nathan Hale
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Former teacher who was caught in NY as a spy
Nathan Hale
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Commander in chief of the American army
Nathan Hale
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
president of the Second Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Lord Cornwallis
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Lord Cornwallis
led the British army that surrendered at Yorktown to the Americans
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Lord Cornwallis
A settlement of differences
compromise
siege
Prevents people in a fort or city from leaving
compromise
siege
At the Second Continental Congress it was decided that congress had the power to declare ________.
pardon
revolution
war
After the defeat in New York, George Washington led a surprise attack on __________________________ on December 25, 1776.
Clause
Trenton, New Jersey
Valley Forge
General Von Steuben helped the men at Valley Forge to be better soldiers by teaching them to use the _____________.
bayonet
interfere
Benedict Arnold
Congress agreed not to ______________ in people's personal affairs.
bayonet
interfere
Benedict Arnold
American troops spent the long, harsh winter at ____________________, and several died from small pox.
clause
Trenton, New Jersey
Valley Forge
King George III offered _____________ to people who would pledge their loyalty to him.
pardons
revolution
war
The 1st draft of the Declaration of Independence had a slave _________.
clause
Trenton, New Jersey
Valley Forge
______________________ became a traitor to the American Army.
bayonet
interfere
Benedict Arnold
In 1776, Congress decided to begin a ____________________ to win freedom for America.
pardons
revolution
war
What happened on July 4, 1776?
the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
the King of England sent the British navy to attack the colonies
the annual colonial cookout at Thomas Jefferson's house, Monticello
Benjamin Franklin wanted a day off from his postal work
What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The colonists won their first battle
The British had defeated the colonists, but suffered significant losses as well.
George Washington was sworn in as President
Why was the defeat at the Battle of New York such a huge loss?
It was a major loss for Washington and his troops - General William Howe with the victory - British controlling New England through New York
It was a major win for Washington and his troops, known as a turning point in the war, the British were giving up
It was where they decided to sign the Treaty of Paris
Which of the following definitions fit for the term "revolution"? Select all that apply.
a sudden, radical, or complete change
a fundamental change in political organization
independence from another country
another word for battle
Why did the French decided to join the colonists side? Select all that apply.
They had a common enemy - the British.
Once the British had proven their strength defeating the British at Saratoga, NY, the French decided to help.
They planned to take over the colonies from British rule.
They wanted to defeat both the colonies and the British, ultimately.
