Chapter 6 history
Although the last significant battle took place in 1781, the treaty ending the war was signed in
1783
During the American Revolution, Congress authorized private merchant ships to sail as publicteers, meaning they could be outfitted with weapons and capture enemy ships and cargo. True or false
False
Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.true or false
False
One of the terms from the TReaty of Paris allowed the BRitish to keep some of their troops in American bu the Canadian border. True or false
False
THe colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British true or false
False
The British surrender at the BAttle of Yroktown brought an immediate end to the AMericna REvolution. TRue or false
False
Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and drove the enemy from Philadelphia. true or false
False
When the British captured Philadelphia, most members of the Continental Congress were arrested. True or false
False
What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?
Fighting on their own land
The nation that made an alliance with the revolutionary United States in 1778 was ______
France
The "swamp fox" known for his imaginative war tactics, was _____
Francis Marion
The man who turned the ragged Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force was
Friedrich von steuben
Who led the Patriots' victory at Vincennes, which strenghtened the American position in the West?
George Rogers Clark
When Congress refused to pay soldiers who won the American Revolution, conflict between the soldiers and Congress was resolved by _______
George Washington
When Lafayette arrived in Philadelphia from France, he offered his services to ______
George Washington
In MArch 1781, Nathanael Greene's forces met Charles Cornwalli's army at
Guilford Courthouse
GEneral Charles Cornwallis replaced British General ______ comanding the British forces in the south
Henry Clinton
Which British commander was nicknamed the "hair buyer" because he paid Native Americans for settlers' scalps?
Henry hamilton
when it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods it is called ____
Inflation
What did New Jersey's governor, William Livingston, believe about slavery?
It was inconsistent with the principles of Christianity and humanity
The Virginia delegate who called for a strong national government was named ______
James Madison
Fe patriots believed _____ when he stated, "We shall have a long... bloody war to go through."
John Adams
_-_______ was a Mohawk war chief who led a number of brutal attacks in New York and Pennsylvania
Joseph Brant
An aMerican militia killed or captured a British-Loyalist force of about 1,000 at _______
King's mountain
American REvolution ideals spurred French rebels to fight their own revolution defense of the _____
Liberty, Equality, and FRaternity
After her husband died in battle, ______ of Pennsylvania took his place o the battlefield
MArgaret Corbin
Who was nicknamed "Molly Pitcher" and fought in battle against the British?
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?
NAthan Hale
In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in ____.
NEw ENgland
If the British were able to seize, Albany, they would have been able to cut off _________ from the Middle Colonies
New England
In 1780, the_______ legislature adopted a pan to gradually free enslaved
Pennsylvania
The first state to have an all-African American regiment was
Rhode Island
Early in the war, saving Charles Town and losses at Moore's Creek and _____ convinced the British that victory wouldn't be easy.
Saratoga
France realized that the United States might win the war after the American victory at _____________.
Saratoga
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at
Saratoga
The ideals for freedom and liberty caused some Americans to question the institution of ____
Slavery
Why were African aMericans at first banned from serving in the army?
Some Southern colonies feared arming African Americans
by the end of the war, _____ was the only colony to not have enlisted African Americans
South Carolina
______ didn't form an alliance with the United States but did declare war on the British during this period
Spain
What American victory or victories helped build morale during the harsh winter 1776?
The battles of trenton and princton
Who were the opposing sides in the American REvolution?
The patriots and the British
The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the south partly because the south had many Loyalists. true or false
True
In the winter of 1778, Washingoton and his troops set up camp in ____
Valley Forge
After he gave up the campaign to conquer the Carolinas, General Cornwallis and his troops retreated to ____.
Virginia
supplies and reinforcements couldn't reach American harbors because of ___
a blockade
After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia. true or false
false
During the harsh winter of 1778 the Continental Army enjoyed comfortable conditions in Philadelphia. True or false
false
Spain formed an alliance with Great Britain and sent troops to fight against American forces. true or false
false
The 13 American warships that the Continental Congress ordered to be built made the American navy powerful and effective force. true or false
false
William Franklin fought alongside the Patriots in the war for independence. true or false
false
Juan de Miralles was largely responsible for Spain, Cuba, and Mexico sending ____________________ to help the colonies.
financial aid
George washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping _____
his army togetheer
Which problem caused Congress to stop issuing paper money?
inflation
During the winter of 1778, many Continental Army soldiers deserted. The word desert means to ____________.
leave without permission
The Britsh used their navy to form a blockade of American harbors. To create a blockade means to
prevent ships from entering or leaving a harbor
A merchant ship that is privately owned and armed with weapons is called a ___
privateer
Since the Continental Army needed soldiers, they had ____ them
recruit
Bernardo de Galvez helped American side by ______
shipping supplies and ammunition up the Mississippi River to American troops
American officer John Paul Jones became famous during the war for ____.
successfully raiding British ports
Financing the war was a problem for the Americans because the Continental Congress had no power to raise money through ____________________.
taxes
American forces led by Francis MArion used hit and run tactics against British forces. true or false
true
In the early years of the war the size of the Continental Army dwindled largely because soldiers left as their year of service was completed. True / false
true
Loyalists were often shunned or ignored by their neighbors who supported the revolution true or false
true
More Native Americans fought on the side of the British than with the Americans during the American Revolution. true or false
true
Some NAtive tribes sided with the British because Americans were taking their land. true or false
true
Thaddeus Kosciusko helped build important defenses for the Americans true or false
true
The 2nd French Fleet prevented General Cornwallis fro escaping Yorktown by sea True or false
true
The American victory at Saratoga stopped the British plan to separate NEw England from the rest of the colonies true or false
true
The British captures both Savannah, Georgia, and Charles town, South Carolina. True or false
true
The war was a hardship not only for the soldiers who fought, but also for the people back home. true/ false
true
British threats caused many people in the Carolinas to remain loyal to the British.True or false
False
______ was inspired by the ideals of liberty and freedom so much so that she wrote to her husband
Abigail Adams
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
The name of John Paul Jones' ship was ______
Bonhomme Richard
______ was a Polish man who won a promotion to the rank of general . He died during the fight
Casimir pulaski
The surrender of ____ in May of 1780 marked the worst American defeat of the war.
Charles town, South Caroline
Who disguised herself as a man so she could fight with the army?
Deborah Sampson
Loyalists, also known as _____________ were colonists who opposed independence.
Tories
The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the _____
Treaty of Paris
George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution True or False
True
Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution. True or false
True
