WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz: The Revolutionary Era
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
During the war, the British sent troops on horseback to chase down rebels. What type of soldiers were they?
Infantry
Cavalry
Guerilla
Siege
The Continental Army surrounded the British at Yorktown and cut off their supplies. This is an example of a—
Treaty
Case
Siege
Guerilla
When small groups of fighters attacked British camps by surprise and then disappeared into the woods, they were using________
Guerilla tactics
Siege warfare
Naval combat
Cavalry strategy
Before the Constitution could become law, each state had to—
Debate it
Rewrite it
Ratify it
Copy it
The soldiers on horseback raced across the battlefield. Which word best describes them?
Infantry
Guerilla
Cavalry
Case
The army struggled to find food and clothing, but Washington helped his men _______ their fight through the winter.
Ratify
Sustain
Case
Siege
A judge reviewed the evidence before deciding the court _______.
Treaty
Siege
Case
Cavalry
The Patriots used surprise attacks and quick escapes instead of traditional battles. This fighting style is called—
Treaty
Siege
Case
Guerilla
When Congress voted to officially approve the peace treaty with Britain, they agreed to—
Sustain it
Ratify it
Siege it
Dismiss it
The American forces surrounded a fort, cutting off food and reinforcements until the enemy surrendered. This describes a—
Cavalry attack
Guerilla fight
Siege
Ratification
