People
This person was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Colonists who sided against the British were called which of the following:
Patriots, Loyalists, Tories, Freedom fighters
Patriots
When Congress took over the colonial army they named it the _____________________.
Greene Mountain Boys, Fighting Irish, Continental Army, American Patriots
Continental Army
French ships helped to trap Cornwallis at Yorktown.
True
How did the British talk slave into fighting for Britain against the Patriots?
If the slaves fought on the side of the British, they were offered freedom.
The Englishman who wrote Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
This is the document that demonstrated that the colonist wanted to have a peaceful relationship with Britain before a war started ________________.
A. the Treaty of Paris B. the Declaration of Independence C. Common Sense D. the Olive Branch Petition
D. the Olive Branch Petition
This was the fort in NY whose capture provided artillery (weaponry) for the Continental Army.
A. Ticonderoga B. Bunker Hill C. Saratoga D. Yorktown
A. Fort Ticonderoga
The Continental Army (patriots) had plenty of supplies during their winter at Valley Forge.
False
Which things resulted concerning slavery after the Americans won independence?
Some of the states in the north began to abolish slavery. They didn't depend as much on slaves for farming big plantations. Also, some Americans wondered how slavery was consistent with the ideal of equality and freedom for all (this was stated in the Declaration of Independence). Did it mean only liberty for white people?
Patriot general in the South
Nathanael Greene
____________________ was the document signed that ended the Revolutionary War (was for American independence).
A. Olive Branch Petition B. Declaration of Independence C. Treaty of Paris D. Common Sense
C. Treaty of Paris
The ________________ Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in May 1775.
First, Second, Third, American, Colonial
Second
Tories is another name for Patriots.
False, Tories is another name for the Loyalists who were for Britain.
What happened to religion in America as a result of the War for Independence? Name three things.
1. New denominations grew up such as the Baptists and Methodists. 2. Sometimes, people began to believe false doctrines or wrong interpretations of scripture. 3. The Congregational churches from England became less popular. 4. Unpaid pastors could preach, so there wasn't as much of a shortage of ministers.
The British general who surrendered at Yorktown
General Charles Cornwallis
_________________ were colonists who didn't want to fight against British rule in the Colonies.
Green Mountain Boys, Patriots, Englishmen, Loyalists, Colonists
Loyalists
When the Patriots won this battle, the French decided to enter the war on the side of the colonists to fight against Britain.
A. Yorktown B. Bunker Hill C. Charlestown
D. Saratoga E. Fort Ticonderoga
D. Saratoga
The British lost the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they had many losses.
True
Which ones are not hardships that Washington and his army faced during their winter at Valley Forge?
A. Slaves revolted B. Men didn't have the right clothes and blankets to keep them warm C. Horses starved or froze D. Some got diseases. E. Some deserted or ran away F. Some joined the British troops
A. Slaves revolted F. Some joined the British troops
This commander was a French volunteer who was at the Battle of Yorktown.
Marquis de Lafayette- he was only twenty-three
__________________ were German mercenaries.
Green Mountain Boys, Hessians, Federalist, Tories
Hessians
When George crossed the Delaware, which location did he attack on the other side?
A. Saratoga B. Princeton C. Trenton D. Valley Forge
C. Trenton
Common Sense was a publication written by Thomas Paine that didn't have much effect on the colonies/patriots.
False
What was the point of the document Common Sense?
That colonist should be frugal with resources, that colonist should be loyal to Britain, that colonies should separate from Britain and become independent.
That colonies should become independent of Britain