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WorksheetsChapter 9 Social Studies Test
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 4hrs 40mins
___________________ was unanimously chosen as commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Benedict Arnold
What was important about the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
The Patriots collected much need weapons & ammunition
It started the war
A great number of British troops were killed
The fort was destroyed
What is the official name of the army George Washington commanded during the Revolutionary War?
Continental Army
Patriot Army
The Minutemen
American Army
What was the name of the Colonial Militia that helped take Fort Ticonderoga?
The Foggy Mountain Boys
The Green Mountain Boys
The Continental Army
Hessians
Which best describes Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
Persuaded the colonists that America should be independent
Instilled fear of the war in the cities
Petitioned King George to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain
Convinced colonies to remain loyal to Britain
What are the three rights Thomas Jefferson says all men are born with?
Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Voting, Taxes, & Employment
Peace, Love, Harmony
Live, Love, Freedom of Religion
I was the first to sign the declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
I wrote a poem about George Washington
Thomas Jeffersom
Phyllis Wheatley
Thomas Paine
Benedict Arndold
I am an American General who turned into a traitor
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Jefferson
General Cornwallis
Peter Salem
I am the King of England
John Adams
Marquis de Lafayette
King George
Ethan Allen
I was hanged by the British for being a spy
Paul Revere
Peter Salam
Marquis de Lafayette
Nathan Hale
what two countries helped america in the war against britian
Spain
Ukraine
Germany
France
Why is the battle of Saratoga important
It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army
It was the turning point in the war
It ended the Revolutionary war
True or false After the Battle of Saratoga, the French decided to help the Americans in the war.
true
false
Who were the Hessians
Loyalists who supported King George III
Immigrants who enlisted in Washington's Army
Mercenaries who fought not out of loyalty but for pay
What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton
Delaware
New Jersey
Mississippi
True or False. Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Day
True
False
Why is the battle of Saratoga important
It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army
It was the turning point in the war
It ended the Revolutionary war
What was a key struggle at Valley Forge
Cold Weather
Diseases
Lack of food
All of these
He was a Frenchman and was an aide to George Washington who was present at Valley Forge
Thomas Paine
Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Henry
George Washington
American allies during the Revolution:
England, France
France, Spain
France, Mexico
Germany, Mexico
Trained soldiers at Valley Forge:
Layfayette
Howe
Washington
Von Steuben
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
It was the last major battle for the War for Independence.
It was the first major battle for the War for Independence.
It was the last minor battle for the War for Independence.
It was the first minor battle for the War for Independence.
African Americans were actually fighting for _________, and did not care what side won the war.
money
land
goods and services
freedom
Women performed all of the following tasks during the American Revolution EXCEPT:
Organizing Fundraising Drives
Supplying the troops
Praying for British soldiers
Tending to wounded soldiers
What did Deborah Samson do to fight as a soldier in the American Revolution?
She disguised herself as a man
She signed up to fight
She disguised herself as a nurse
She spied for the patriots
What was Philis Wheatley known for?
She was known for spying on the British soldiers
She was known for being the first African American to fight in the American Revolution
She was known for being the first African American writer to have a book published
She was known for helping decode messages sent back and forth amongst the British
In the Battle of Monmouth, women—usually the wives or girlfriends of the American soldiers—delivered water to the troops to keep them cool in the heat. One of the gunners, William Hays, was wounded in action, and his wife, Mary Ludwick Hays, took over his position. Under which name has she gone down in history as?
Molly Pitcher
Mary Ludwick Hays
Phyllis Wheatley
Mary Poppins
I carried water to soldiers during battle and when my husband was wounded I took over his role loading the cannons.
George Washington
Mary Ludwig Hays "Molly Pitcher"
Phillis Wheatley
Betsy Ross
Women created groups to support the Patriot cause by organizing boycotts making their own tea, and writing letters. One group formed by women was called:
The Daughters of Liberty
Revolutionary Women
Founding Mothers
Freedom Fighters
Why did African Americans fight for the British?
They were relatives of officers.
They were paid well.
They were offered a job when the war was over.
It was a way to escape slavery.
The Treaty of Paris was a signed document that stated ______________________.
that everyone has the right to vote.
Britain recognized the United States to be an independent nation.
everyone deserves pizza and ice cream.
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle to be fought in the Revolutionary War.
True
False
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War.
True
False
