WorksheetsChapter 5 Vocabulary Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the term for British soldiers, especially during the American Revolutionary War?
Redcoats
Minutemen
Patriots
Hessians
What is the term for a colonist who supported Great Britain’s right to rule?
Loyalist
Patriot
Rebel
Minuteman
What is the term for a colonist who was loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War?
Tory
Patriot
Minuteman
Rebel
What does the term 'bombard' mean?
to attack continuously with bombs or missiles
to build a shelter
to negotiate peace
to travel quickly
What is the term for colonial militia who would be ready to fight on a minute’s notice?
minutemen
redcoats
patriots
continental army
What is the term for the following definition: a unit of the Continental Army that allowed the recruitment of African Americans?
Black Regiment
Green Brigade
Liberty Battalion
Colonial Guard
What does the term 'militia' mean?
a group of ordinary citizens who organize themselves for military service
a professional army hired by the government
a group of politicians making laws
a team of scientists conducting research
What does the term 'topography' mean?
the physical elevation and features of an area of land
the study of weather patterns
the measurement of population growth
the classification of plant species
What does the term 'patriot' mean?
someone who loves and supports their country
someone who dislikes their country
someone who travels frequently
someone who avoids national events
What does the term 'turning point' mean?
a major shift in the direction of events that changes the course of history
a minor detail that has no impact on events
an event that repeats itself regularly
a prediction about future events
