WorksheetsReview Revolution TRA pages 73 to 88
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Where did Washington's Continentals spend the winter of 1777-1778?
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
White Plains
New York
What was the main reason men deserted during the winter at Valley Forge?
They were unpatriotic
They were captured by the British
They were starving
They disliked Washington
Who arrived at Valley Forge to help train the American troops?
Marquis de Lafayette
General Howe
Baron von Steuben
General Clinton
What significant action did Washington's army take in 1778?
They moved to Philadelphia
They attacked the British in New York
They defended against Native American attacks
They moved from Philadelphia to New York
What was the "Conway Cabal"?
A battle strategy
A group of plotters against Washington
A treaty between the Americans and the British
A type of military formation
What was the primary reason Benedict Arnold committed treason during the American Revolution?
He was denied a promotion by Congress
He disagreed with the war strategies
He was captured by the British forces
He was loyal to the British from the start
Which battle marked the final major conflict of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of Savannah
Who replaced General Horatio Gates after the loss at Camden, South Carolina, in 1780?
General Nathaniel Greene
General Daniel Morgan
General Benedict Arnold
General John Andre
What was the outcome when General Cornwallis moved his troops toward the Virginia coastline in 1781?
He successfully escaped the American forces
He gained reinforcements from the Royal Navy
He was cut off from any more retreats and surrendered
He won a decisive victory and continued the war
Which individual was not a figure during the American Revolution according to the list provided in the research activity?
A) Benedict Arnold
B) George Rogers Clark
C) Francis Marion
D) Thomas Jefferson
Who among the following was known for their role in the American Revolution and is listed in the research activity?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Marquis de Lafayette
C) John Adams
D) Benjamin Franklin
Which of the following figures is correctly paired with their involvement in the American Revolution as per the research activity list?
A) Harry Lee - Diplomat
B) George Washington - General
C) Nathaniel Greene - Scientist
D) Horatio Gates - Politician
What was the primary reason that the states wanted to declare independence and create their own government?
To establish a monarchy similar to Britain's
To create a government that suited them based on popular ideas about the role of government
To expand their territories without restrictions
To form an alliance with foreign powers
What did the Articles of Confederation allow each state to retain?
Complete control over international trade
The power to appoint the President
Its sovereignty
The right to declare war independently
Why did some states object to the large land claims of other states under the Articles of Confederation?
They wanted higher taxes on land
They were concerned about military imbalances
They wanted the states with large claims to give them up
They preferred a centralized control of land
What was a significant problem faced by the Confederation Congress in conducting business?
All states had equal voting power regardless of size
Lack of delegates from nine states meant no important business could be done
Excessive foreign interventions
Disagreements over the appointment of the President
By 1781, how much did the value of Continental money fall compared to a Spanish dollar?
It was equal to one Spanish dollar
It took $150 of Continental notes to buy one Spanish dollar
It took $50 of Continental notes to buy one Spanish dollar
It doubled in value compared to the Spanish dollar
What was one of the terms provided when Congress approved the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Britain would share military tactics with the U.S.
The U.S. recognized Britain's independence
Britain recognized U.S. independence
The U.S. would pay war debts to Britain
What was the minimum bid per acre for land sold under the Land Ordinance of 1785?
$10 per acre
$1 per acre
$5 per acre
$100 per acre
How many states could be formed from the territory governed under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 once the population reached 60,000?
Two states
Three to five states
One state
Six to eight states
Which of the following was NOT a term of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
The United States could fish off the coast of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
British forces were to leave U.S. territory with all convenient speed
All debts between British and American citizens were nullified
Britain recognized U.S. independence
What is an inference as described in the learning material on the American Revolution?
A fact stated explicitly in the text
A personal opinion without evidence
A conclusion based on reliable evidence and reasoning
A guess without supporting details
According to the directions in the learning material, how should students support their answers?
By guessing the answers
By using details and examples
By asking someone else
By ignoring the reading selection
Why might someone not be overjoyed by the opportunity to attend the Confederation Congress, as suggested in the learning material?
Because it was a highly prestigious position
Because it required extensive travel
Because it was considered an undesirable duty
Because it offered a large salary
Why was the Confederation Congress thought to favor the wealthy, according to the learning material?
Because it passed laws benefiting the poor
Because it was made up of wealthy members
Because it favored agricultural interests
Because it reduced taxes for everyone
