WorksheetsSocial Studies
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did many African Americans become Loyalists?
A. The British guaranteed slaves freedom if they fought for them.
B. The British traded with America for runaway slaves.
C:C. The British captured many runaway slaves when fighting in
C. The British captured many runaway slaves when fighting in America.
. all of the above
all of the above
A weakness of the Continental Army was that
it was always short of men.
many of its soldiers were untrained for battle.
it suffered from many shortages.
all of the above
When Congress desperately printed money to fund the war
gold became worthless, ruining the economy.
General Washington wouldn't accept the money.
the value of money dropped tremendously.
it caused the economy to flourish, as there were fewer poor merchants.
Why did American farmers prefer to sell to the British?
They paid the farmers in paper money, instead of gold.
They paid the farmers in gold, instead of paper money.
They traded with the farmers, instead of paying them.
They gave the famers discounts on their goods
. At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
a
poor leadership
b
understaffed army
c
insufficient supplies
d
poorly trained soldiers
poor leadership
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poorly trained soldiers
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
weak commander
supply shortages
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies.
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery.
african Americans who fought were given their freedom.
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.
They had excellent military skills.
They were generously paid to join the army.
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
The Hessians joined the American side.
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.
t proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
The British won every battle until the final one
The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers
At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved
The Americans outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
guerrilla troops
French Soldiers
mercenaries
Loyalists
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.
It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
It made other nations fearful of American strength.
t led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies.
Who did General Washington put in charge of training his army?
joseph Martin
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Peter Pan
John Burgoyne
Which of the following is one aspect of the Treaty of Paris?
The United States was now allied with Britain.
The United States was recognized as an independent nation by Britain.
The United States was guaranteed lawful trade with Britain.
The United States won Mexico
How did the French contribute to the trap set up by George Washington at Yorktown?
They sent thousands of troops to America.
They cut off the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.
They helped surround Yorktown.
all of the above
Guerillas helped America during the war by
pretending to join the British, then forcing them out of the land.
attacking the British, then disappearing into the swampland.
stealing from the British, then setting their camp on fire.
capturing the British, then taking them into their hideout.
When did the Americans attacked their enemy in Trenton, the Hessians
New Years
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Valley Forge
Lord George Germain's first plan to win the war was to
persuade the Southern states to join with Britain, then attack Boston
become allies with Germany, then attack Massachusetts.
attack the Patriots from three different sides, then migrate to Boston.
seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts
General George Washington Resigning His Commission to Congress As Commander in Chief of the Army at Annapolis, Maryland, December 23d, 1783,
True
False
I really dont know
Ill have to ask Padilla
George Washington was unanimously elected president of the United States
Lost later to Lincoln
Won but everyone voted for him
TRUE
False
