Vocabulary
This word means to withdraw.
What is retreat?
After the United States became independent, African Americans and women did not have their rights __________.
A. understood
B. removed
C. recognized
D. translated
What is recognized?
Why were George Washington’s tactics at the Battle of Trenton successful?
A. He withdrew to Valley Forge.
B. He used the river to escape to Manhattan.
C. He built a fort in New York.
D. He used the element of surprise.
What is He used the element of surprise?
Which country became an important ally after Saratoga?
What is France?
Who was the woman who carried water to soldiers?
Who is Molly Pitchers?
This word means charging very high prices for goods.
What is profiteering?
Some American Indians fought on the side of the Continental Army because —
What is they believed they could keep their land if the Americans won?
What was a key result of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
A. Patriots captured 59 British cannons and forced the British out of Boston.
B. The Patriots surrendered.
C. Patriots gained all of New York.
D. German mercenaries switched sides.
What is Patriots captured 59 cannons and forced the British out of Boston?
What does the word alliance mean?
What is a formal agreement of friendship between countries?
Phillis Wheatley is remembered for —
What is writing poetry supporting freedom and opposing slavery
This word means a formal agreement of friendship between countries.
What is an alliance?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding African Americans?
A. They weren’t allowed to participate in the war.
B. They fought on both sides.
C. They formed regiments of African American men to fight with the Patriots.
D. Many who fought were given their freedom after the war.
What is They weren’t allowed to participate in the war?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point?
A. Spain invaded Britain.
B. The Patriot army fell apart.
C. The French decided to help the colonies.
D. The British controlled the Hudson River.
What is The French decided to help the colonies?
The surrender at Yorktown marked —
What is the end of the Revolutionary War?
What did Martha Washington do during the war?
What is traveled with her husband during the war
This word means to discuss something in order to come to an agreement.
What is negotiate?
Many African Americans who fought in the war —
What is were given their freedom?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
A. The surrender of the British army under General Cornwallis ended the war.
B. Benedict Arnold betrayed the Patriots.
C. Nathaniel Greene led raids.
D. The French gained fishing rights.
What is The surrender of General Cornwallis ended the war?
Identify TWO important points included in the Treaty of Paris.
Britain recognized the United States as independent.
The U.S. gained land to the Mississippi River.
The U.S. gained fishing rights off Canada.
Americans agreed to repay debts to British merchants.
Property of Loyalists was to be returned.
Which main idea BEST summarizes women’s contributions?
A. Most commanders took wives into battle.
B. Life was difficult on the battlefield.
C. Women played important roles in the Revolutionary War.
D. Women had to fight slavery.
What is Women played important roles in the Revolutionary War?
This word means a plan of action to accomplish a long-term goal.
What is a strategy?
Name one way African Americans participated in the war.
What is:
Possible answers:
Fought on both sides
Formed regiments
Served in the Continental Army
Name two advantages of the Continental Army.
What is
Possible answers:
Fighting on home land
Strong leadership (Washington)
Knew the land
Fighting for freedom
Why was French support important to the colonies?
What is France provided troops, money, and naval support?
Name one role women played during the Revolutionary War.
What is
Possible answers:
Carried water
Supported troops
Traveled with soldiers
Wrote in support of freedom