Social Studies Test Topic Lesson 11

Question 1

american naval ship

Answer 1

Bonhomme Richard

Question 2

German mercenaries for the British during the American Revolution

Answer 2

Hessian

Question 3

colonists who sided with the British

Answer 3

Loyalist

Question 4

a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency

Answer 4

Militia

Question 5

militiamen who were ready to fight in a “minutes” notice

Answer 5

Minuteman

Question 6

colonists who chose to fight for independence against Great Britain

Answer 6

Patriot

Question 7

a private ship authorized by a nation to attack its enemies

Answer 7

Privateer

Question 8

British navy ship that fought against the Bonhomme Richard in one of the most famous naval battles of the Revolution; was captured by John Paul Jones and his sailors

Answer 8

Serapis

Question 9

surrounding of an enemy in attempt to capture or force a surrender

Answer 9

Siege

Question 10

rights that are not able to be taken away; rights that everyone is born with

Answer 10

Unalienable Rights

Question 11

lead the rise for independence during the American Revolution

Answer 11

John Adams

Question 12

ordered his military to fight in the war

Answer 12

Ethan Allen

Question 13

captain of his (connecticut) military

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Benedict Arnold

Question 14

he was a soldier and spy for the continental army

Answer 14

Nathan Hale

Question 15

he was the commander in chief in the british army

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William Howe

Question 16

he provided military soldiers to be replacements of the Virginia regiments in the continental army; wrote the declaration of independence (most of it)

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 17

a war hero naval officer for the americans

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John Paul Jones

Question 18

he was a colonel in the continental army

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Tadeusz Kościuszko

Question 19

he and his men forced the British to surrender, which ended the war

Answer 19

Marquis de Lafayette

Question 20

he helped spread courage to get independence from Great Britain

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Thomas Paine

Question 21

helped men by providing them water during the combat

Answer 21

Molly Pitcher

Question 22

one of the first cavalry commanders in the U.S

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Casimir Pulaski

Question 23

major general of the continental army

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Baron Friederich von Steuben

Question 24

First official battles of the American Revolution between British army and militias. “Shot Heard Around the World.’ Gave the colonists hope that they could beat the British.

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Battles at Lexington and Concord

Question 25

Meeting in Philadelphia to discuss how to handle the British. The Declaration of Independence was written/signed here, and acted as the colonial government during the Revolution.

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Second Continental Congress

Question 26

List of grievances sent to King George III. Last attempt at peace between the colonies and Britain.

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Olive Branch Petition

Question 27

Written by Thomas Jefferson and committee during Second Cont. Congress. Three separate parts that ultimately declared the colonies independence from Britain.

Answer 27

Declaration of Independence

Question 28

series of battles and skirmishes lasting about a month in Saratoga outside of Albany, NY. The Americans finally won the battle and this encouraged the French to send assistance to the Americans.

Answer 28

Battle of Saratoga

Question 29

The Continental Army spent the winter at Valley Forge outside of Philadelphia. The location allowed Washington to follow British troop movements and avoid a surprise attack. During the army’s time here, they experienced harsh conditions and many soldiers died from disease. Von Steuben helped to train Washington’s army here.

Answer 29

Winter at Valley Forge

Question 30

American siege around the city forced Lord Cornwallis to surrender. Lafeyette blocked the British exit by land and the Continental Navy blocked the harbor. Last major battle of the American Revolution.

Answer 30

British surrender at Yorktown

Question 31

Officially ended the American Revolution. Signed in Paris. American signees were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. The document officially recognized American independence and gave the US land in the west.

Answer 31

Treaty of Paris