Chapter 6 Review
Name five benefits of the Patriots in the revolution
1. They were fighting on their own land 2. They had help from International leaders 3. George Washington 4. Knew their way around 5. Fighting for a cause
Name five benefits for the British
1. They were the most trained army in the world 2. They had Tories 3. They had Hessians 4. Better supplies 5. More soldiers
During the harsh winter of 1778, the Continental Army enjoyed comfortable conditions in Philadelphia. True or false?
False
Which woman took her husband's place in war?
Margaret Corbin
Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?
The Patriots and the British
Which Founder was essential in getting the support of France during the American Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin
Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution. True or false?
True
Loyalists were often shunned, or ignored, by their neighbors who supported the revolution. True or false?
True
Some Native American tribes sided with the British and raided American settlements. True or false?
True
Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build important defenses for the Americans. True or false?
True
The war was a hardship not only for the soldiers who fought, but also for the people back home. True or false?
True
Which British commander was nicknamed the "hair buyer" because he paid Native Americans for settlers' scalps?
Henry Hamilton
What did New Jersey's governor, William Livingston, believe about slavery?
It was inconsistent with the principles of Christianity and humanity.
During the winter of 1778, many Continental Army soldiers deserted. The word desert means to ____________.
Leave without permission
At the Battle of Saratoga, American forces surrounded British troops and forced British General John Burgoyne to surrender. True or false?
True
During the American Revolution, Congress authorized private merchant ships to sail as privateers, meaning they could be outfitted with weapons and capture enemy ships and cargo. True or false?
True
George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. True or false?
True
After he gave up the campaign to conquer the Carolinas, General Cornwallis and his troops retreated to ____.
Virginia
Which woman disguised herself as a man so she could join the fight?
Deborah Sampson
American forces led by Francis Marion used hit-and-run attacks against British forces. True or false?
True
The Continental Congress sent Jonathan Austin to France to deliver the news of the American victory in the _______________.
Battle of Long Island
Which woman fought in the war and brought pitchers of water to the soldiers?
Molly Pitcher
British threats caused many people in the Carolinas to remain loyal to the British. True or false?
False
Spain formed an alliance with Great Britain and sent troops to fight against American forces. True or false?
False
When the British captured Philadelphia, most members of the Continental Congress were arrested. True or false?
False
____________ was a former Prussian military officer who helped train the Continental Army to become a more effective fighting force.
Friedrich von Steuben
Hessians were ______________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.
German
Bernardo de Gálvez helped the American side by ____.
Giving money to the Americans and letting them use the Port of New Orleans
Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?
Nathan Hale
The British used their navy to form a blockade of American harbors. To create a blockade means to ____.
Prevent ships from entering or leaving an harbor
The surrender of ____ in May of 1780 marked the worst American defeat of the war.
South Carolina
American officer John Paul Jones became famous during the war for ____.
Successfully raiding British ports
What American victory helped build morale during the harsh winter of 1776?
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton
Loyalists, also known as _____________ were colonists who opposed independence.
Tories