The American Revolutionary War

Which British commander was nicknamed the "hair buyer" because he paid Native Americans for settlers' scalps?

Henry Hamilton

The president of the Second Continental Congress was _____________.

John Hancock

Colonists who saw no reason to break with Britain were called ________________.

Loyalists

Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build important defenses for the Americans.

True

True or False: According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to protect people's natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

True

True or False: Loyalists were often shunned, or ignored, by their neighbors who supported the revolution.

True

True or False: The Boston militia stored its arms and ammunition in Concord, about 20 miles from the city.

True

True or False: The Continental Congress chose Benjamin Franklin to run a new post office system.

True

After he gave up the campaign to conquer the Carolinas, General Cornwallis and his troops retreated to ____.

Virginia

How did the arrival of Comte de Rochambeau help the Patriot cause? A.He brought with him thousands of soldiers to fight with the Patriots. B.He acted as an ambassador and negotiated the end of the war. C.His fleet sat in Chesapeake Bay and trapped the British. D.He convinced General Washington to attack the British position in New York.

A.He brought with him thousands of soldiers to fight with the Patriots.

Why did General Washington advance on Yorktown instead of New York? A.General Clinton launched a surprise attack, forcing the Patriot forces to retreat. B.He learned that the second French fleet would land much farther south. C.General Cornwallis had escaped Yorktown, and Washington wanted to capture him. D.Marquis de Lafayette had been defeated in battle.

B.He learned that the second French fleet would land much farther south.

The Continental Congress sent Jonathan Austin to France to deliver the news of the American victory in the _________________

Battle of Saratoga

Which Founder was essential in getting the support of France during the American Revolution?

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington and the new Continental Army first drove the British out of _______________.

Boston

What did New Jersey's governor, William Livingston, believe about slavery? A. It was necessary to a stable economy in the colonies. B.It was an acceptable part of colonial life. C.It was inconsistent with the principles of Christianity and humanity. D.It was an issue that should not be discussed during the war

C. It was inconsistent with the principles of Christianity and humanity.

The Continental Congress endorsed a plan that called for the colonies to _______________. A.shelter British soldiers in homes B.tax their citizens C.arm themselves against the British D.plan an attack on British troops in Boston

C.arm themselves against the British

The delegates sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III to ______________. A.tell him that they were forming an army B.declare war on Britain C.ask him to protect the colonists' rights D.explain the Declaration of Independence

C.ask him to protect the colonists' rights

Bernardo de Gálvez helped the American side by ____. A.training Native Americans who joined militias in the South B.convincing France to send more supplies in a short amount of time C.shipping supplies and ammunition up the Mississippi River to American troops D.convincing the members of the Continental Congress to allow African Americans to fight in the war

C.shipping supplies and ammunition up the Mississippi River to American troops

Why did General Washington keep his plan to advance to Yorktown a secret from everyone, including his own soldiers? A.so he would not upset the French troops that had just arrived B.so his troops would not desert C.to prevent General Clinton from going to help General Cornwallis D.to act without having to answer to the Continental Congress

C.to prevent General Clinton from going to help General Cornwallis

What happened as the British soldiers marched back to Boston from Concord? A.Crowds of children cheered. B.They fought a battle at Lexington. C.They captured Samuel Adams and his cousin, John Adams. D.Militia fired at them from behind trees and fences.

D.Militia fired at them from behind trees and fences.

True or False: Musket is another word for cannon

False

True or False: Spain formed an alliance with Great Britain and sent troops to fight against American forces.

False

True or False: The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown brought an immediate end to the American Revolution.

False

True or False: The first American victory in the Revolutionary War was won at Lexington.

False

Hessians were ______________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.

German

Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?

Nathan Hale

Delegates from all of the colonies except Georgia gathered at the Continental Congress in _____________. A.Boston

Philadelphia

The introduction to a formal document is called the ________________.

Preamble

Loyalists, also known as _________________ were colonists who opposed independence

Tories