WorksheetsAH Unit 4: The American Revolution- The Revolution Has Begun!
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
partner
ally
mercenary
enemy
the American army during the American Revolution
Continental Army
Army of the Republic
Army of the Potomac
Congressional Armhy
Hessians
German soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution
German soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution
French soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution
French soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution
patriotism
devotion to and vigorous support for America
devotion to and vigorous support for democracy
devotion to and vigorous support for a foreign country
devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
Thomas Paine
French aristocrat who fought under George Washington
philosopher and writer who supported revolutionary causes in America and Europe
German military expert who helped train the Continental Army
primary author of the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution
Friedrich von Steuben
French Aristocrat who fought under George Washington
philosopher and writer who supported revolution in America and Europe
German soldier brought in by Washington to train the Continental Army
leader of Hessian soldiers employed by Britain in the American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette
French aristocrat who served in the Continental army under Washington
philosopher and writer who supported revolution in America and Europe
German soldier brought in to train the Continental army
primary author of the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution
Which country had the best Navy in the world at the start of the Revolution?
France
Spain
England
America
Which was an advantage of the Americans at the start of the war?
Congress
their navy
home field advantage
more people
A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.
Loyalist
Patriot
Englishman
Traitor
A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain
Patriot
Loyalist
Ally
War Hawk
Who was the American ship Captain that said, "I have not yet begun to fight"?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
What was significant about Valley Forge?
It was an important battle
Washington was able to keep the army together through an awful winter
Many soldiers abandoned their posts because they didn't believe in Washington
It was a turning point for the war
How was Spain included in the Treaty of Paris, 1783?
They were not
The became American allies
They received Florida back from England
They received Louisiana from France
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
The Battle of __________ was the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War as the greatest victory for the American forces.
Valley Forge
Lexington
Concord
Saratoga
The French allied with the colonies to help fight the British during the American Revolution. The best definition for ally is...
A hostile nation or its armed forces or citizens, especially in time of war.
To relate by similarity of structure, certain qualities, etc.
Combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit.
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
What effect did the battles of Trenton and Princeton have on the colonists?
They Americans won and it boosted morale
The Americans lost and many soldiers deserted
The Americans won, but they lost many soldiers
Which battle convinced France to join the side of the Colonists?
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Yorktown
Which battle led to the surrender of the British?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Massachusetts
Breeds’ and Bunker Hill
The _____________ were patriots who said they could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.
Colonists
Loyalists
Soldiers
Minutemen
How did the colonists use geography to their advantage at the Battle of Yorktown?
They hid behind bridges and rocks.
The hid in woods and on high bluffs/hills.
They surrounded the British on land, and the French attacked by water.
They used timining to take the British by surprise.
How did France help the American win the Battle of Yorktown?
by serving as spies in Yorktown to learn about the British army's plans
by helping to warn the residents of Yorktown that the British were coming
by using its navy to block the harbor at Yorktown to prevent the British from retreating
by hiding in the forests surrounding Yorktown to capture British troops marching to the city
What was a major factor in the American victory over the British in the Revolutionary War?
The American had more soldiers and better weapons than the British
The American forces had the support of many powerful Asian countries.
The Americans were more familiar with the geography of the lands where the battles were fought.
The American soldiers were better trained and had more battle experience than the British soldiers.
The painting shows Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams working on an important document in 1776. Based on your knowledge of social studies, what document were they working on?
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Great Compromise
Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
William Bradford
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
The British Army's victory forced George Washington and his troops to retreat to Valley Forge
The British Army's victory convinced Benedict Arnold to betray the United States and fight for Great Britian.
The continental Army's victory convinced the British to recognize the United States' independence
The Continental Army's victory convinced the French to support the United States against Great Britain.
What country helped the United States the MOST during the American Revolution?
Portugal
Prussia
Austria
France
No taxation without ____________!
tea
a king
representation
happiness
How many colonies were there?
5
50
18
13
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
The name of a Patriot group that worked toward independence
Rights possessed ONLY by the King of England
Three unalienable rights, or rights that can’t be taken away or denied (according to the Declaration of Independence)
Sons of Liberty/ Daughters of Liberty
This was a secret group of Patriot colonists established to oppose British rule in colonial America
This was a group of Loyalists that wanted to keep the colonies under British rule
This was a group of British soldiers
This was a group of Native Americans that fought for freedom
Man who was selected to be the leader of the Continental Army and became the first president of the United States
Sam Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services
siege
prohibit
boycott
traitor
Which British General suffered the humiliation of losing the final major battle of the Revolutionary War?
General Howe
General Cornwallis
General Washington
General Knowledge
Should Mr. Albright play Christmas music in class?
YES
no
How many lanterns were lit in the steeple of the Old North Church to let the Patriots know how the British were traveling?
One
Two
Three
Four
What was the name of the colonial military force created to fight the British?
mercenaries
Redcoats
Hessians
Continental Army
All of the members of the First Continental Congress wanted to go to war.
True
False
Where did the first battle of the American Revolutionary War take place?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Lexington
Trenton
Who rode out of Boston to warn local militias and members of the Sons of Liberty about the British?
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Paul Revere
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Edison
Thomas the Train
