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WorksheetsLesson 9 The American Revolution Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Vocabulary:
a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
a written and signed agreement between two or more countries
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
a violent attempt to resist or overthrow the government
ally
democracy
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
an overall plan, such as for winning a war
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poorly trained soldiers
Who were the German soldiers hired to help the British?
Hessians
Redcoats
Loyalists
Patriots
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
they had excellent military skills
they were generously paid to join the army
the blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
the hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
African Americans who fought were given their freedom
African Americans were rewarded for their acts of bravery
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced soldiers
Which word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"?
traitor
fighter
quitter
optimist
Which statement best describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to avoid all battles with the British
the defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence
General Burgoyne resigned
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Canada
France
Germany
Mexico
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
the king was unpopular
they planned to move to America
the cost was too high
they wanted Americans to have Independence
What was the result of American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
the Hessians joined the American side
it showed that the Americans could defeat the British
it proved George Washington was wrong about his soldiers
the British abandoned New York and New Jersey
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
poor communication
What group ambushed the British with hit and run raids in the South?
Loyalists
French
Guerrilla troops
Hessians
What prevented the British from being rescued by the British Navy?
loyalists
mercenaries
French warships
guerrilla troops
Which best describes the progress of the Revolutionary War?
The British won every battle until the final one at Yorktown
The British lost most of the battles against the experienced and disciplined American soldiers
At the beginning, the Americans were overmatched but their skills and tactics improved
The Americans outnumbered the British and won without help at Yorktown
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
it led to Great Britain giving up other colonies
it made other nations fearful of American strength
it encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
it made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
British land in Canada
the right to punish Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
In which region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
New England
Middle
Southern
Battles:
1776. The British defeated the Continental army and captured New York City.
Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battles:
1776. Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and American forces surprised German Hessians .
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Long Island
Battles:
1777 The American victory marked a turning point in the war. Shortly afterward, France and Spain joined the war as American allies.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battles:
1778 Washington led an attack on retreating British troops. The British were able to slip away and sail safely to New York City.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battles:
1781. Americans and French surrounded the British on land and sea. Cornwallis surrendered in the last major battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Yorktown
People (American):
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
Nathaniel Greene
Thomas Paine
Francis Marion
People (British):
King of Great Britain
Lord Charles Cornwallis
George III
Sir Henry Clinton
John Burgoyne
People (British):
Held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies throughout the Revolutionary War, formed the British strategy and directed the British armies in North America
Lord George Germain
Lord Charles Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
William Howe
People (British):
Commander in Chief of the British army in North America (1776–78), despite several military successes, failed to destroy the Continental Army
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
People (American):
wrote the pamphlet The Crisis
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
People (British):
British general, defeated by American forces in the Saratoga, NY campaign of 1777
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
People (American):
Prussian military officer that drilled Continental army soldiers at Valley Forge.
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (American):
French military officer who fought in the American Revolution, commanded American troops in several battles
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (British):
Commander in Chief of the British Army in America in 1778 and led his forces in the Battle of Monmouth
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
People (British):
Served as a general in the British Army, surrendered at Yorktown in 1781
Lord Charles Cornwallis
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
John Burgoyne
People (American):
The "Swamp Fox" led ambushes on the British in the South
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
People (American):
major general of the Continental Army known for his successful strategy in the South
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
