30 Questions
Why did the Continental Congress send an olive branch petition to King George?
To symbolize a desire for peace
What was the King's reaction to the Olive Branch Petition?
He refused to read it and sent more troops to the colonies
Why did General Gage decide to attack the hills around Boston in May & June 1775?
To provoke the colonists into a battle
What were some reasons for the colonists declaring independence during the 2nd Continental Congress?
They could be arrested and jailed without a trial
Why did some colonists send representatives to other countries asking for help after the King's reaction?
To seek diplomatic assistance in negotiating with King George
Where was the militia sent to protect during the battle in May & June 1775?
Breeds Hill
What is the definition of a mercenary?
A professional soldier from another country
Which event is considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
British surrender at Saratoga
What caused many soldiers at Valley Forge to become sick?
Living close together causing disease spread
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
To recognize American independence
What role did Baron Friedrich Von Steuben play during the American Revolutionary War?
Trained soldiers to fight together
Why did many soldiers choose to leave the army during the American Revolutionary War?
No supplies
Which group experienced loss of husbands and sons during the American Revolution?
Women
What did Thaddeus Kosciuszko do during the American Revolutionary War?
Designed forts
What did many slaves do during the American Revolution?
Fought for the British
Where did Cornwallis surrender to Washington in 1781?
Yorktown
Which group fought alongside the British to protect their land during the American Revolution?
Native Americans
What did the new government allow to continue in order to gain Southern support after the American Revolution?
Slavery
What was the main reason for the British Redcoats to fight in the American colonies?
To enforce British rule and laws
How did women contribute to the war effort during the American Revolution?
By gathering supplies for the troops
What was one of the challenges faced by the Colonial Army during the American Revolution?
Lack of support from British citizens
Why did Great Britain try to limit colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?
To protect Native American land and prevent conflicts
What type of equipment did the British Redcoats have access to during the American Revolution?
Muskets, bayonets, and uniforms
How did Phillis Wheatley contribute to the American Revolution?
She wrote poetry that inspired people
Who defeated the British in Indiana in February 1779?
George Rogers Clark
Why did the British lose at Saratoga despite winning on September 19th?
Their supply wagons were stuck in the mud
Who is known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?
John Paul Jones
How did the victory at Yorktown impact the U.S.?
Boosted U.S. spirits and convinced other countries to help
What role did Spain play in relation to the Louisiana Territory during this time?
Spain loaned money to the United States
Who served as a spy for the American Army during this period?
James Armistead
Test your knowledge on key events and terms related to the American Revolutionary War, including the roles of mercenaries, inflation, and profiteering. Learn about reasons soldiers chose to leave the army and the turning point battles at Saratoga in June 1777.
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