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WorksheetsT4 L6 USH Game
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 22mins
As you read the lesson, identify the Patriot defeats during the early years of the American Revolution. List them below.
Battle of Long Island, Battle of Quebec, etc.
Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Saratoga, etc.
Battle of Lexington, Battle of Concord, etc.
Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, etc.
Identify the Patriot victories during the early years of the American Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Trenton, etc.
Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Bunker Hill, etc.
Battle of Lexington, Battle of Concord, etc.
Battle of Long Island, Battle of Brandywine, etc.
As you read the lesson, identify which Patriot victories were turning points in the war. List them below.
Battle of Saratoga (commonly considered the turning point)
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
The British and the Patriots (Americans who supported independence)
The French and the Spanish
The Americans and the Canadians
The British and the Mexicans
According to the passage, what were two major advantages the British had at the start of the war?
A well-trained army and support from the rich empire
Fighting on their own familiar ground and a weak navy
Little experience fighting in wars and a small population
Support from the Quakers and a strong navy
Why did some Americans remain loyal to Britain during the American Revolution?
Some depended on the British for their jobs, feared chaos if the Revolution succeeded, or did not understand why the colonies wanted independence.
They wanted to expand westward without British interference.
They believed the British would abolish slavery.
They were promised land and wealth by the French.
What was one advantage the Patriots had over the British?
The Patriots were fighting on their own familiar ground.
The Patriots had a larger navy than the British.
The Patriots received support from Spain.
The Patriots had more experienced generals.
How did the British seek the support of African Americans during the war?
The British promised freedom to African Americans who joined their cause.
The British offered land grants to African Americans who supported them.
The British promised to send African Americans to Europe for education.
The British guaranteed equal rights to African Americans in the colonies.
A ______ is a paid soldier who serves in the armed forces of a foreign country.
mercenary
volunteer
general
citizen
To ______ means to move.
transfer
sleep
eat
read
To ______ means to enlist in the military.
recruit
dismiss
retire
resign
The British had several advantages when the Revolutionary War began. Which of the following was one of those advantages?
A larger and better-trained army
Familiarity with the terrain
Support from most American colonists
Limited financial resources
Analyzing Points of View: Some American colonists did not support a strong national government. How did that belief affect the course of the war?
It led to difficulties in uniting the colonies and organizing resources for the war effort.
It made the colonies more eager to join the British side.
It resulted in immediate peace negotiations with Britain.
It caused the colonies to form a monarchy after the war.
Significant battles in the early years of the American Revolution included:
Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Fort Sumter, Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Midway, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Iwo Jima
The Continental Congress did not allow Washington to enlist free African Americans in the army because:
they feared it would encourage slave revolts.
they believed African Americans were not fit for military service.
they wanted to keep the army exclusively white.
they thought it would weaken the army's discipline.
Explaining why was the winter of 1776–1777 significant?
It marked a turning point for the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
It was the coldest winter recorded in American history.
It was when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
It was the first winter after the Revolutionary War ended.
The British plan for victory was successful.
Yes, the British plan for victory was successful.
No, the British plan for victory was not successful.
The British plan for victory was partially successful.
The British plan for victory was never implemented.
The word 'aid' means ________. (Use the definition provided in the passage.)
to help
to hide
to ignore
to punish
Analyzing: Howe's Philadelphia victory led to defeat at Saratoga because:
it split British forces and weakened support for Burgoyne
it provided reinforcements to Burgoyne's army
it forced the Americans to retreat from New York
it resulted in French support for the British
Identifying who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution.
The British and the American Colonists
The French and the Spanish
The Americans and the Canadians
The British and the French
Significant battles in the early years of the American Revolution included:
Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Yorktown, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Fort Sumter
Battle of Midway, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Iwo Jima
The British plan for victory was successful.
Yes, it was successful.
No, it was not successful.
It was partially successful.
It is unknown if it was successful.
Identify three advantages that the Patriots had during the American Revolution, and three advantages the British had.
Patriots: home advantage, motivation, support from France; British: strong navy, experienced army, more resources.
Patriots: strong navy, more resources, experienced army; British: home advantage, motivation, support from France.
Patriots: better weapons, larger population, more money; British: less training, fewer supplies, no allies.
Patriots: more colonies, better leadership, larger cities; British: weaker government, less land, fewer soldiers.
George (a) was the leader of the (b) Army. He later became the first (c) of the United States.
King (a) III was the king of (b) during the American Revolution.
The "Sons of Liberty" group was mostly headquartered in (a) and their main leader was an early "revolutionary patriot" by the name of (b)
The battle of (a) represents the end of the American Revolution.
A synonym for minuteman is (a)
Match the following
Virginia House of Burgesses
First legislative body in Virginia
Patriots
REVOLT against Great Britain
Loyalists
LOYAL to Great Britain
The Continental Congress
Delegates from 13 colonies
British Parliament
Supreme legislative body of Britain
(a) surrendered at (b) , making it the last battle of the American Revolution.
George Washington and his men crossed the (a) River on Christmas night and attacked the (b) soldiers at the Battle of Trenton.
Which battle convinced France to join the side of the Colonists?
(a)
Lexington and Concord
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Yorktown
