Battles of the Revolutionary War

By 1775, the attitudes of America's colonial rebels had shifted from resentment of British rule to an acceptance of it. resentment of British rule to a spirit of compromise. resentment of British taxation to resentment of local taxation. resentment of British taxation to a desire for independence.

resentment of British taxation to a desire for independence.

Who offered freedom to enslaved persons who would join the army? George Washington royal governor of Virginia Americans

royal governor of Virginia

Although the Continental army had many disadvantages, it was similar to British forces in terms of its knowledge of the American terrain. ability to organize a fighting force. strong, capable leadership. financial backing from supporters.

strong, capable leadership.

Washington surprised the British on Christmas night in 1776 when he attacked their forces at _________. Battle of Brandywine Creek Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton

Battle of Trenton

Who did the Continental Congress send to France in an attempt to gain their support for the war? Ben Franklin George Washington Thomas Jefferson

Ben Franklin

In the fall of 1776, what advantages did each side have? An organized and well-trained army _______ Plenty of money and supplies _______ The support of France _________ Knowledge of the terrain _________ British the colonists

British. British. the colonists. the colonists.

This painting is meant to commemorate an event that took place on , ___________ 1776. Who was victorious in the battle? July 4 December 25 December 31 Americans British

December 25 Americans

What event happened on July 4, 1776? "Common Sense" published Battle of Concord Declaration of Independence signed

Declaration of Independence signed

Once they defeated Washington at Brandywine Creek, the British seized and occupied the capital and home of the Continental Congress, the city of _________. Boston Philadelphia

Philadelphia

What immediate challenges did Washington face as commander of the Continental army? Check all of the boxes that apply. No state militias Poorly trained volunteers Short enlistment terms A small national army

Poorly trained volunteers Short enlistment terms A small national army

What did the Continental Congress do in order to raise money? Check all of the boxes that apply. Raise taxes Print money Sell war bonds Attempt to gain help from foreign governments

Print money Sell war bonds Attempt to gain help from foreign governments

Which battle marked a turning point in the American Revolution? the Battle of Valley Forge the Battle of Saratoga the Battle of Long Island the Battle of Harlem Heights

the Battle of Saratoga

Many experts say that the greatest advantage of the Continental army was its wealth of supplies. the long enlistment terms for soldiers. the leadership of George Washington.

the leadership of George Washington.

Which event happened first? "Common Sense" published Battle of Concord Declaration of Independence signed

Battle of Concord

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. The ________ was the turning point in the war. Battle of Brandywine Creek Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton

Battle of Saratoga

After early colonial losses to the British in New York, General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania. the colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence. the Continental army set up headquarters at Fort Lee. General Washington set up headquarters in New Jersey.

General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.

This famous painting is of General ________ crossing the __________ River. Benedict Arnold John Burgoyne George Washington Delaware Trenton Potomac

George Washington, Delaware

Britain reacted to the Declaration of Independence by granting the colonies independence. gathering its military forces in Boston. setting up winter headquarters in New Jersey. gathering its military forces in New York.

gathering its military forces in New York.

Albigence Waldo feels __________ the soldiers. better than worse than the same as

worse than

Which obstacle did colonial soldiers face at Valley Forge during the American Revolution? desertions, extreme heat, and a lack of food desertions, extreme heat, and a lack of clothing disease, harsh winters, and a lack of food harsh winters, overcrowding, and a lack of clothing

disease, harsh winters, and a lack of food

As a result of the battles of Trenton and Princeton, France helped supply the British army. Britain cut off New England from the other colonies. more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army. the morale of the Continental army suffered.

more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army.

During the earliest days of the American Revolution, General Washington believed that the war would be short and end in colonial independence. soldiers' short enlistment periods doomed colonial chances of victory. financial support from other countries would mean a colonial victory. the war would be long but would end in colonial independence.

soldiers' short enlistment periods doomed colonial chances of victory.

Read this quote, and then answer the questions that follow. "I think the game is pretty near up, owing, in a great measure, to the insidious arts of the Enemy . . . but principally to the accursed policy of short enlistments, and placing too great a dependence on the militia." - George Washington, December 1776 Which of the following best describes Washington's view after his retreat from New York? He was optimistic after escaping the British in New York. He was worried that the war was lost. He was celebrating his army's victory in Philadelphia.

He was worried that the war was lost.

Which describes the first battle of the American Revolution? It occurred on Long Island, and the colonists defeated the British. It occurred on Long Island, and the British defeated the colonists. It occurred at Harlem Heights, and the colonists defeated the British. It occurred at Harlem Heights, and the British defeated the colonists.

It occurred on Long Island, and the British defeated the colonists.

The British offered freedom to enslaved persons who agreed to join the British army. This angered British generals. free blacks. Southern plantation owners.

Southern plantation owners.

Reread this quote, and then answer the questions that follow. "I think the game is pretty near up, owing, in a great measure, to the insidious arts of the Enemy . . . but principally to the accursed policy of short enlistments, and placing too great a dependence on the militia." - George Washington, December 1776 Why does Washington believe the war is lost? Check all of the boxes that apply. The British were winning too many battles. The enlistment terms for Continental soldiers were too short. The British had the support of state militias.

The British were winning too many battles. The enlistment terms for Continental soldiers were too short.

Which best describes the first two years of the American Revolution? A string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close. A string of Continental army defeats was reversed when Washington retired. The Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats. The Continental army faced defeat nearly everywhere they fought the British.

The Continental army faced defeat nearly everywhere they fought the British.

In two to three sentences, explain the conditions for Continental soldiers at Valley Forge.

The weather was cold and harsh. The housing was terrible. There wasn't enough food, clothing, or other supplies. Disease and illness caused sickness and death. Many people deserted. Despite the challenging conditions, spirits and morale were high.

The Army which has been surprisingly healthy hitherto, now begins to grow sickly from the continued fatigues they have suffered this Campaign. Yet they still show . . . Contentment. I am Sick - discontented - and out of humour. Poor food - hard lodging - Cold Weather - fatigue - Nasty Cloaths - nasty Cookery - Vomit half my time - smoak'd out my senses - the Devil's in't - I can't Endure it - Why are we sent here to starve and Freeze. - Albigence Waldo, December 14, 1777 Which best summarizes the writer's impression of the soldiers at Valley Forge? They are healthy despite being cold and hungry. They have suffered but are in good spirits. They are angry and planning to desert.

They have suffered but are in good spirits.