WorksheetsFAC #2 American Revolution
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
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1.
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?
a)
It resulted in the British capture of Philadelphia
b)
It convinced France to form a military alliance with the American colonies
c)
It marked the end of the Revolutionary War
d)
It was a decisive victory for the British forces
2.
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
a)
Saratoga
b)
Trenton
c)
Dorchester Heights
d)
Yorktown
3.
The Battle of Kings Mountain was significant because
a)
everyone, except for Colonel Ferguson, were colonists.
b)
it was the turning point of the war.
c)
it was the last major battle of the war.
d)
it was the first battle George Washington led.
4.
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War?
a)
It marked the first major defeat of the American Army
b)
It secured crucial French support for the American cause
c)
It boosted morale among American troops and revived hope for independence
d)
It led to the capture of George Washington by British forces
5.
What led George Washington to abandon his ban on African Americans serving in the Continental Army?
a)
the bravery of black militiamen
b)
a meeting with John Laurens
c)
the need for additional troops
d)
an impassioned speech by Marquise de Lafayette
6.
Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
b)
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
c)
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
d)
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
7.
During the American Revolution, what strategy did the British employ to recruit African Americans?
a)
Offering them immediate citizenship upon enlistment.
b)
Promising them significant land grants in Africa after the war.
c)
Providing financial incentives and the promise of freedom from slavery.
d)
Coercing them into service through threats of punishment.
8.
Which generalization is best supported by the information in the chart?
a)
Women made no significant contributions to the Revolution.
b)
Most American women supported the loyalist cause.
c)
Women served in many ways during the Revolutionary War.
d)
Economic actions were the only weapons of Patriot women.
9.
What African American woman wrote poems supporting independence and was the 1st enslaved person to publish a book?
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Abigail Adams
c)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
d)
Phillis Wheatley
10.
Which of the following best summarizes the impact of key military and diplomatic events of the Revolutionary War, including the Valley Forge encampment?
a)
The Valley Forge encampment marked a turning point for the Continental Army, where soldiers endured harsh conditions but emerged better trained and disciplined, contributing to subsequent victories.
b)
The Valley Forge encampment led to significant losses for the Continental Army, weakening their morale and causing diplomatic setbacks with European allies.
c)
The Valley Forge encampment solidified British control over the colonies, as the Continental Army suffered from inadequate supplies and internal divisions.
d)
The Valley Forge encampment resulted in a decisive victory for the Continental Army, boosting their confidence and leading to successful diplomatic negotiations with Britain.
11.
What American woman wrote plays supporting the patriots and the independence movement?
a)
Phillis Wheatley
b)
Mercy Otis Warren
c)
Abigail Adams
d)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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