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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution People
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
This group was formed in 1765__________
Democratic Army
Continental Army
Daughters of Liberty
Republican Army
Woman had many roles in the American Revolution such as____
Generals and Majors
Lawyers and Cooks
Nurses and Spies
Spies and Ship Builders
She ask John to 'remember the Ladies' in the Declaration of Independence
(a)
She had a strong interest in Politics and became a counselor and advisor to her husband, brother, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock
(a)
Who was the slave who spied for the Americans and helped the Continental army trap the British army at Yorktown?
James Armistead
Charles Cornwallis
Francis Marion
Comte de Rochambeau
Who was the British general who fought in the South and surrendered at Yorktown, the final battle of the war?
James Armistead
Charles Cornwallis
Francis Marion
Comte de Rochambeau
Discuss the role of John Adams in the American Revolution. How did his diplomatic efforts contribute to the success of the American cause?
He served as a military general leading troops in battle.
He negotiated crucial loans and alliances with European nations.
He opposed any foreign intervention in the war.
He focused solely on domestic policies and governance.
Discuss the role of Benjamin Franklin in securing French support during the American Revolution. What strategies did he use to gain their alliance?
He promised to return all French territories lost in previous wars.
He used diplomacy and his reputation to win French trust and support.
He threatened military action against France if they did not support the Americans.
He offered to make France the primary trade partner of the United States.
Who brought water to troops during battle and continued to fire a cannon after the spouse was wounded?
Bernardo de Gálvez
Mary Ludwig Hayes (AKA Mary Pitcher)
John Paul Jones
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Who drilled soldiers at Valley Forge, turning them into a strong, fighting force?
Bernardo de Gálvez
Mary Ludwig Hayes
John Paul Jones
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Identify the quote that best describes the Patriots.
"We should honor all royal laws, even if we disagree with them."
"It is vital that we help the British Crown repay its French & Indian War debts."
"I blame the colonists of Boston for starting the Boston Massacre!'
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.
British
Loyalist
Patriot
Neutral
What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)
They knew the geography better.
They had strong leaders.
They had more money and weapons.
They were determined to win their freedom.
What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?
1774
1876
1776
1874
Assess the contributions of George Washington during the American Revolution. How did his leadership affect the outcome of the war?
He was primarily a figurehead with little real influence.
His strategic retreats preserved the Continental Army.
He refused to engage in any major battles.
His leadership led to the immediate surrender of British forces.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
It hurt the alliance of the British with various Native American tribes.
It convinced France and Spain to join the war and supply the Americans.
It helped bring Canada into the war on the side of the Americans.
It prevented the British from controlling Georgia and the Carolinas.
Who seized British posts and forts in the South (Louisiana to Florida?)
Bernardo de Gálvez
Mary Ludwig Hayes
John Paul Jones
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Who was the southern Patriot who used guerrilla warfare to hurt British communication and supply lines??
James Armistead
Charles Cornwallis
Francis Marion
Comte de Rochambeau
Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?
British
Colonists
Most Native American tribes sided with the (a) to keep them from settling in their lands
Native Americans were not included in this Treaty between the British and Colonists
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Philadelphia
Treaty of New York
Treaty of Paris
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Which American Revolution figure is known for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approaching British forces?
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
Who was the first President of the United States and a key leader during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
Which American Revolution leader famously declared, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
