Chapter Six Review

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20 Points Americans in support of independence from Britain. Patriots

40 Points Where is the capital during this period of time? A) New York City B) Boston C) Washington, D.C. D) Philadelphia

60 Points Many historians believe that the harshest experience endured by American soldiers during the American Revolution occurred where? Valley Forge

80 Points After the Battle of Saratoga, which country decided to become allies with the Americans? France (the French)

100 Points In what treaty did the British promise to withdraw all troops from territory belonging to the Americans? Treaty of Paris 1783

120 Points “These are the times that try men’s souls” was written by whom? A) Thomas Jefferson B) Thomas Paine C) William Franklin D) Benjamin Franklin B) Thomas Paine

20 Points Which person was not in Paris for the peace talks? A) Benjamin Franklin B) John Jay C) George Washington D) John Adams C) George Washington

40 Points Americans that remained dedicated to the British were referred to as what? Loyalists

60 Points The strongest Loyalist support, and the greatest number, was in what area? The Carolinas and Georgia

80 Points In order to be a successful spy, this person disguised himself many different ways, most notably as a teacher. Nathan Hale

100 Points True or False: Francis Marion was the French nobleman that assisted George Washington, eventually becoming his aide. False: the Marquis de Lafayette

120 Points John Paul Jones made one of the most infamous statements of the American Revolution, which is often times quoted in modern day movies. What was his quote? “I have not yet begun to fight”

20 Points This country helped the Americans by attacking British forts, causing British troops to take longer in getting place to place. Spain

40 Points Benedict Arnold initially fought for the _____, and then later fought for the _____. He then became known as one of the most famous traitors in history. Colonists (Americans), British

60 Points ______ is when the price of a good(s) continually increases, without the good changing. Inflation

80 Points _____ _____ were enlisted in every state except South Carolina to fight in the later stages of the war. African Americans

100 Points _____ was the driving force for the Hessians fighting in the American Revolution. Money

120 Points _____ _____ returned to Mount Vernon following his successful campaign in defeating the British. George Washington

20 Points The American colonists declared their independence from Great Britain in what year? July 4, 1776

40 Points True or False: Most soldiers in the Continental Army did not sign up for the duration of the war. True

60 Points True or False: In the later part of the war, the British concentrated their attacks in the North, where there were many Loyalists. False: South

80 Points Who or what developed the design for the United States flag on June 14, A) Benjamin Franklin B) George Washington C) the Colonial Assembly D) the Continental Congress the Continental Congress

100 Points Approximately what percentage of soldiers were with the Continental Army and militias? 32.25%

120 Points Who literally wrote the entire Declaration of Independence all by himself? Thomas Jefferson

20 Points Having a strong military, significant wealth, and a large population were all traits to which side during the war? British

40 Points True or False: Yorktown was the first battle of the American Revolution False: Last battle

60 Points The Patriots suffered their greatest defeat of the war at which battle? Charles Town

80 Points The Patriots gained their independence following which battle? Yorktown

100 Points In which state is the majority of the “action” occurring? Massachusetts

120 Points What did the French supply to the Americans to assist in the defeat of the British? (3 items) Money, Soldiers, Ships

20 Points What present-day state did the Americans start moving west from? Pennsylvania

40 Points Along what physical feature did the fighting at Kaskaskia and Cahokia occur? Mississippi River

60 Points In what year did the British get defeated at Cowpens and Kings Mountain? 1780

80 Points Which force had to move its troops more based on the map? British force

100 Points What present- day state would the Russians be in control of based on this map? Alaska

120 Points Why are the American forces not traveling by the Atlantic Ocean They have no navy

20 Points What is the term that refers to an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter? Host

40 Points What type of algae is a photosynthetic organism that can float near the surface of marine or fresh water? Phytoplankton

60 Points Which of the following kinds of protists are producers? A) Diatoms B) Amoebas C) Slime Molds D) Ciliates A) Diatoms

80 Points On what hobby in the United States is more money spent on than any other hobby? Gardening

100 Points What fire moves faster, fire going up a hill or a fire going down a hill? Up hill

120 Points What was the person’s name that drilled the Continental Army at Valley Forge? Friedrich von Steuben