History-Chapter 6: The American Revolution-Test

Question 1

Which side did most Native Americans choose to take?

Answer 1

British

Question 2

What was the Virginia Resolution?

Answer 2

document proclaiming that the colonies are, “and of right ought to be, free and independent states

Question 3

Who wrote the Virginia Resolution?

Answer 3

Richard Henry Lee

Question 4

What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 4

The preamble

Question 5

What is the second part of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 5

general ideas on society and government

Question 6

What is the third part of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 6

List of Grievances

Question 7

What is the fourth part of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 7

Resolution

Question 8

What was considered the official end to the American Resolution?

Answer 8

The Treaty of Paris

approved by Congress on April 15, 1783

Question 9

Why did the Americans win the Revolution?

Answer 9

Help from abroad
Skilled leadership
Patriotic spirit
Home territory

Question 10

Why did African Americans support the Revolution?

Answer 10

They believed it would end slavery

Question 11

In what ways did women help in the Revolution?

Answer 11

cooking
farming
helping/tending wounded
(they maintained the farms and businesses left behind by the men; they trailed behind the army, helping with supplies, feeding the army, and tending the wounded and/or sick)

Question 12

What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

Answer 12

America was now independent
Loyalists were to be paid for lost property
American land extended from Atlantic to Mississippi

Question 13

Who was Francis Marion and what was his nickname?

Answer 13

he lead guerrilla attacks against the British in the south

“Swamp Fox”

Question 14

What were the boundaries of the U. S. after the Revolution?

Answer 14

East: Atlantic
West: Mississippi
North: Canada
South: Florida

Question 15

What did Thaddeus Kosciusko contribute to the Revolution

Answer 15

(Polish) engineer who took charge of building West Point’s Fortifications

Question 16

What impact did the Revolution have in other parts of the world?

Answer 16

Inspired revolts in Latin America and FRANCE!!!

Question 17

Describe the conditions at Valley Forge and why this time was important for the Continental Army.

Answer 17

They did not have enough food, it was very cold, sickness was rampant, etc.
The Continental Army trained and spent the winter of 1777-1778 there.

Question 18

Who was Charles Cornwallis and where did he surrender?

Answer 18

He was a British commander (General) who became trapped in Yorktown by the French/American army and French fleet, where he surrendered.

Question 19

Why was Saratoga a significant battle?

Answer 19

considered a turning point of the war

France became allies with Americans.

Question 20

What as the name of paper money printed by Congress at this time period?

Answer 20

Continentals

Question 21

Name some of the foreign countries that came to help out the Americans.

Answer 21

France, Sapin, Germany

Question 22

Who wrote “The Crisis” and why was it important?

Answer 22

Thomas Paine

inspired soldiers, kept them motivated to stay in war

Question 23

Who was the patriot spy during the fight for New York?

Answer 23

Nathan Hale

Question 24

Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?

Answer 24

A high-ranking officer from France who volunteered to help Americans. Also: he became a good friend of Washington; he exaggerated the difficulty of his journey from France; and he was ANTI-SLAVERY!!! #Awesomeness!!!!

Question 25

Who attacked the British forts on the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico and which country was he from?

Answer 25

Bernando de Gálvez | Spain

Question 26

Who was John Paul Jones and what was the name of his ship?

Answer 26

patriot naval officer/privateer for American side | "Bonhomme Richard"

Question 27

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

Answer 27

boosted American morale

Question 28

Who was Friedrich von Steuben?

Answer 28

A German baron who directed training of Washington's army

Question 29

Who was Sir William Howe?

Answer 29

a british general who forced Washington's troops to retreat during summer of 1776; led British during worst days of war for patriots

Question 30

Who was Nathan Hale?

Answer 30

American spy; caught by British and put to death; showed highest level of commitment to freedom

Question 31

Who was Thomas Paine?

Answer 31

Wrote "The Crisis" and helped soldiers stay committed to cause of freedom AND "Common Sense" which is also #Awesomeness

Question 32

George Washington

Answer 32

commander of patriot forces in key battles; great military leader and inspiring hero. AND our first president, but NO ONE cares about that, NO ONE at all. ;-)

Question 33

John Burgoyne

Answer 33

British General; planned to cut off New England, surrendered to General Gates at Saratoga

Question 34

Horatio Gates

Answer 34

American (Major) General; surrounded Burgoyne at Saratoga, resulting in major turning point in war

Question 35

Marquis de Lafayette

Answer 35

High ranking officer from France volunteered to help patriots helped Washington win key battles AND he was anti-slavery! Does no one care?

Question 36

Thaddeus Kosciusko

Answer 36

Polish engineer lead construction of West Point's fortifications

Question 37

Casimir Pulaski

Answer 37

led/trained patriot cavalry

Question 38

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

Answer 38

helped train continental army taught soldiers to march, and attack with bayonets helped soldiers improve their aim

Question 39

enlist

Answer 39

sign up for duty

Question 40

civilian

Answer 40

non-military people

Question 41

continental

Answer 41

American paper money, printed by Continental Congress

Question 42

privateer,

Answer 42

armed civilian ships that had their government's position to raid enemy ships

Question 43

guerrilla

Answer 43

fighter who works as part of a small band to make hit and run attacks

Question 44

traitor

Answer 44

person who betrays his or her country

Question 45

T/F Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense urged the colonies to separate themselves from Britain.

Answer 45

T

Question 46

T/F Ben Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 46

F: Thomas Jefferson

Question 47

T/F The Declaration was based on the ideas of the Enlightenment.

Answer 47

T

Question 48

T/F The Declaration accused the colonial legislatures of violating the colonists' rights.

Answer 48

F: Parliament and the King

Question 49

T/F Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776

Answer 49

T

Question 50

T/F The Declaration changed the nature of the American Revolution.

Answer 50

T

Question 51

Common Sense was published in

Answer 51

January 1776

Question 52

Common Sense:

Answer 52

a pamphlet by Thomas Paine explaining rule by kings was ridiculous; people were inspired; 500,000 copies distributed; Support for independence strengthened in Congress

Question 53

The Virginia Resolution was introduced to Congress in

Answer 53

May 1776

Question 54

The Virginia Resolution

Answer 54

statement that proclaimed that the colonies should be free; congress decided to draw up a statement of separation from Britain

Question 55

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 55

Thomas Jefferson

Question 56

The declaration of Independence

Answer 56

written by Thomas Jefferson; approved July 4 1776; signed August 2, 1776; colonists prepare to go to war for freedom; people remain inspired by the notion that "all men are created equal"

Question 57

Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of natural rights: A. "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be challenged for light and transient causes..." B. "In every state of these oppressions, we have petitions for redress in the most humble terms..." C."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." D."The history of the King of Britain is a history of repeated injuries..."

Answer 57

C.

Question 58

T/F: The Continental Army won several early victories.

Answer 58

F

Question 59

T/F: Washington and his troops crossed the Hudson River to attack the enemy on Christmas night, 1776.

Answer 59

F: Delaware River

Question 60

T/F: A victory over Hessian troops at Trenton raised American morale.

Answer 60

T

Question 61

T/F: The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the Revolution.

Answer 61

T

Question 62

T/F: France refused to help the US.

Answer 62

F: they allied themselves with the US after Saratoga

Question 63

T/F: The Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778.

Answer 63

T

Question 64

Serapis Captured in Greatest American Sea Victory of War: Who led the battle described in the headline?

Answer 64

John Paul Jones

Question 65

Which state's militia refused to allow African American soldiers to serve?

Answer 65

Georgia

Question 66

Why did Washington diced to accept African Americans into the Continental Army?

Answer 66

The British were gaining support from African Americans by promising them freedom.

Question 67

Women on farms during the war...

Answer 67

plant and harvest crops and take care of the livestock

Question 68

Women in towns during the war...

Answer 68

take over their husbands' businesses.

Question 69

Women in military camps...

Answer 69

take care of the wounded

Question 70

From participating in the war effort, women gain...

Answer 70

a new confidence and more available opportunities.

Question 71

Because states have 1 money to pay for war, Congress 2, so printed money becomes 3.

Answer 71

1. no 2. prints more and more Continentals 3. worthless

Question 72

George Rogers Clark was sent to attack forts...

Answer 72

west of the Appalachians which were controlled by British and Indians.

Question 73

Was George Rogers Clark successful?

Answer 73

yes. He captured three key forts: Vincennes, Kaskaskia, and Cohokia.

Question 74

Bernado de Gálvez provides..., ..., and .....

Answer 74

money, weapons, and a safe harbor.

Question 75

Bernando de Galvez attacked what?

Answer 75

British forts on Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico (Baton Rouge, Natchez, Mobile, and Pensacola)

Question 76

Who gave millions of dollars to American war effort?

Answer 76

Havana's Ladies

Question 77

John Paul Jones's ship was called...1 | It fought the...2

Answer 77

1. Bonhomme Richard vs. 2. Serapis

Question 78

How many privateers were in the American navy?

Answer 78

800

Question 79

Cornwallis captured which two important southern cities?

Answer 79

Savannah, GA | Charleston, SC

Question 80

Bands of southern Loyalists roamed SC, doing what?

Answer 80

burning, plundering, and massacring.

Question 81

In October of 1780, on Kings Mountain in South Carolina, what happened?

Answer 81

900 or so frontier fighters defeated British troops and Loyalists.

Question 82

Which important battle did General Daniel Morgan win? Was he a patriot or loyalist?

Answer 82

Battle of Cowpens | Patriot

Question 83

What happened at Yorktown?

Answer 83

The British (under General Cornwallis) retreated to Yorktown, VA, expecting help from British fleet. However, the French fleet has driven off the British fleet, trapping the British. Then the French and American army cuts off any chance of escape from the Yorktown peninsula. After some fighting, Cornwallis is forced to surrender.

Question 84

Where was American/British peace negotiated?

Answer 84

Paris, France.

Question 85

Bonuses: French Revolution Trivia!!! A. How long did the French Revolution last? B. What were the extremely radical rebels called? C. What was the French version of the Boston Massacre (hint hint, it was a Massacre!)

Answer 85

A. Ten years B. Jacobins C. The Massacre at the Champ de Mars (aka the field of war!!! In Roman/Latin/Romance/French)