Revolutionary War

Question 1

Where did the 2nd Continental Congress take place and out of all of the delegates, who was chosen as president?

Answer 1

It took place in Philadelphia and John Hancock was chosen as president.

Question 2

He was in charge of setting up the post office:

Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin

Question 3

He was unanimously chosen to be the commander of the first Continental Army:

Answer 3

George Washington

Question 4

He was chosen to draft or write the Declaration of Independence:

Answer 4

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

He said these famous words, “I regret I have but one life to give for my country”:

Answer 5

Nathan Hale

Question 6

This part of the Declaration of Independence explains why they are writing the declaration (the beginning):

Answer 6

Preamble

Question 7

This section of the DOI is where they list the problems they had with the King and how he was treating them:

Answer 7

The 27 Grievances or just Grievances/List of Complaints

Question 8

How many complaints did the colonies have against the King in the DOI?

Answer 8

27

Question 9

This section of the DOI is where you will find the statement, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”:

Answer 9

The statement of beliefs

Question 10

This section of the DOI gives ideas on how the colonists want to go forward and begin operating as a new country:

Answer 10

The statement of beliefs

Question 11

Fill in the blanks: The colonists asked for peace in the _____________ _____________ petition but instead the king hired german soldiers called _____________ to go to war against them.

Answer 11

Olive branch petition, and Hessians

Question 12

What was in Fort Ticonderoga that made it so important for the Patriots to capture?

Answer 12

artillery/supplies + access to the Hudson River

Question 13

After 3 attempts of capturing this hill, it proved the Patriots were able to take on trained British soldiers:

Answer 13

Bunker Hill

Question 14

“The shot heard around the world” is associated with the battle of:

Answer 14

Battle of Lexington

Question 15

What battle took place on Christmas day and who led it?

Answer 15

Battle of Trenton, and George Washington Led

Question 16

What river did George Washington make famous after crossing it to lead a surprise attack on the Hessians?

Answer 16

Delaware River

Question 17

It wasn’t until this battle that some Europeans believed in the patriots and agreed to become allies:

Answer 17

Battle of Saratoga

Question 18

Which battle did French troops help defeat British forces at?

Answer 18

Battle of Yorktown

Question 19

List at least 3 challenges of Valley Forge?

Answer 19

Harsh Winter, Lack of food, supplies, and clothes, Needed to read the crisis to boost morale.

Question 20

List 4 ways women helped in the Revolutionary War:

Answer 20

Great Spies, Made uniforms and supplies, ran the family farms and business, and fought in battle

Question 21

What other 3 nations became allies with the Patriots?

Answer 21

French, Germany/Netherlands, and Spain

Question 22

Who were the 3 Patriots sent to France to negotiate peace talks for the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

Answer 22

Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay

Question 23

Which colonies had the most Loyalists, staying loyal to Britain through the war?

Answer 23

New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina

Question 24

A. Name the African American who joined the Continental Army and fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill:
B. Name the other 5 battles he fought in:

Answer 24

Peter Salem, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battles of Saratoga, Siege of Boston, Battle of Fort Ticonderoga, Battle of Stony Point, Battle of Monmouth,Battle of White plains

Question 25

This former Patriot switched sides after not receiving credit he felt he deserved at Saratoga.

Answer 25

Benedict Arnold

Question 26

Fill in the blank: On July 4 of ___________, the Declaration of Independence was officially approved by Congress.

Answer 26

1776

Question 27

What were the reasons for the Declaration of Independence and what was its impact on the colonies and the world? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

Answer 27

The Declaration of Independence was primarily motivated by a desire for the protection of natural rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The colonists were unhappy about what the British were doing to them. The colonists felt the British government was not following these rights through unfair taxation, lack of representation, and laws that they did not agree with. By declaring independence, they aimed to assert their right to self govern and establish their own nation. The Declaration of Independence had inspired many colonies around the world by showing them it was possible to achieve their own independence.