Question 1

In the Revolutionary War, American colonists fought each other as well as the British. How did the events of the war influence colonial Americans as they chose sides?

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Question 2

Discuss the two tasks facing the Second Continental Congress, when the delegates met on May 10, 1775. What initial steps did they take to carry out their goals?

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Question 3

Discuss American successes and failures in the North and West. What role did Indian tribes play, and what convinced the French to ally with the Americans during these pivotal years?

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Question 4

Match the term with the definition.
-The army created in June 1775 by the Second Continental Congress to oppose the British. Virginian George Washington, commander in chief, had the task of turning local militias and untrained volunteers into a disciplined army.

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The Continental Army was created by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to oppose the British. It was headed by George Washington and consisted of local militias and untrained volunteers who were trained to become a disciplined army.

Question 5

Match the term with the definition.
-A punishing defeat for Americans in a ravine near Fort Stanwix in New York in August 1777. German-American militiamen aided by allied Oneida warriors were ambushed by Mohawk and Seneca Indians, and 500 on the revolutionary side were killed.

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The Battle of Oriskany was a punishing defeat for Americans in a ravine near Fort Stanwix in New York in August 1777.

Question 6

Discuss the role of women and blacks in the Revolutionary War, both at home and on the battlefields.

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Question 7

Discuss why the British lost the Revolutionary War. What advantages did they misuse?

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Question 8

Match the term with the definition.
-Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that laid out the case for independence. In it, Paine rejected monarchy, advocating its replacement with republican government based on the consent of the people. The pamphlet influenced public opinion throughout the colonies.

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The pamphlet described in the definition is "Common Sense," written by Thomas Paine in 1776.

Question 9

Match the term with the definition.
-First major engagement of the new Continental army, defending against 45,000 British troops newly arrived in what is now Brooklyn. The Continentals retreated, with high casualties and many taken prisoner.

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The description matches the Battle of Long Island, where the Continental army, commanded by George Washington, was defeated by British General William Howe's army. The battle took place in what is now Brooklyn, New York.

Question 10

Match the term with the definition.
-Second battle of the war, on June 16, 1775, involving a massive British attack on New England militia units near Boston. The militiamen finally yielded, but not before inflicting heavy casualties on the British.

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The description matches the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Question 11

Match the term with the definition.
-A Philadelphia organization that collected substantial money donations in 1780 to gift to the Continental troops showing citizens' appreciation.

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The Ladies Association was the organization that collected substantial money donations in 1780 to gift to the Continental troops showing citizens' appreciation.

Question 12

Match the term with the definition.
-October 1781 battle that sealed American victory in the Revolutionary War. American troops and a French fleet trapped the British army under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in Virginia.

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The October 1781 battle that sealed American victory in the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Yorktown. American troops and a French fleet trapped the British army under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in Virginia.

Question 13

Match the term with the definition.
-September 3, 1783, agreement that ended the Revolutionary War. The pact acknowledged America's independence, set its boundaries, and promised the quick withdrawal of British troops from American soil. It failed to recognize Indians as players in the conflict.

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The Treaty (Peace) of Paris, 1783 was the agreement that ended the Revolutionary War and acknowledged America's independence, set its boundaries, and promised the quick withdrawal of British troops from American soil. However, it failed to recognize Indians as players in the conflict.

Question 14

Match the term with the definition.
-Legislative body that governed the United States from May 1775 through the war's duration. It established an army, created its own money, and declared independence once all hope for a peaceful reconciliation with Britain was gone.

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The Second Continental Congress is the legislative body that governed the United States from May 1775 through the war's duration. It established an army, created its own money, and declared independence once all hope for a peaceful reconciliation with Britain was gone.

Question 15

Match the term with the definition.
-A multistage battle in New York ending with the decisive defeat and surrender of British General John Burgoyne on October 17, 1777. France was convinced by this victory to throw its official support to the Americans.

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The battle of Saratoga was a multistage battle in New York that ended with the decisive defeat and surrender of British General John Burgoyne on October 17, 1777. France was convinced by this victory to throw its official support to the Americans.

Question 16

Match the term with the definition.
-A document containing philosophical principles and a list of grievances that declared separation from Britain. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it ended a period of intense debate with moderates still hoping to reconcile with Britain.

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The Declaration of Independence is a document that declared separation from Britain, containing philosophical principles and a list of grievances. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and ended a period of intense debate with moderates still hoping to reconcile with Britain.

Question 17

Match the term with the definition.
-Colonists who remained loyal to Britain during the Revolutionary War, probably numbering around one-fifth of the population in 1776.

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Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to Britain during the Revolutionary War, probably numbering around one-fifth of the population in 1776.

Quiz 7: The War for America

In the Revolutionary War, American colonists fought each other as well as the British. How did the events of the war influence colonial Americans as they chose sides?

Discuss the two tasks facing the Second Continental Congress, when the delegates met on May 10, 1775. What initial steps did they take to carry out their goals?

Discuss American successes and failures in the North and West. What role did Indian tribes play, and what convinced the French to ally with the Americans during these pivotal years?

Match the term with the definition. -The army created in June 1775 by the Second Continental Congress to oppose the British. Virginian George Washington, commander in chief, had the task of turning local militias and untrained volunteers into a disciplined army.

Match the term with the definition. -A punishing defeat for Americans in a ravine near Fort Stanwix in New York in August 1777. German-American militiamen aided by allied Oneida warriors were ambushed by Mohawk and Seneca Indians, and 500 on the revolutionary side were killed.

Discuss the role of women and blacks in the Revolutionary War, both at home and on the battlefields.

Discuss why the British lost the Revolutionary War. What advantages did they misuse?

Match the term with the definition. -First major engagement of the new Continental army, defending against 45,000 British troops newly arrived in what is now Brooklyn. The Continentals retreated, with high casualties and many taken prisoner.

Match the term with the definition. -Second battle of the war, on June 16, 1775, involving a massive British attack on New England militia units near Boston. The militiamen finally yielded, but not before inflicting heavy casualties on the British.

Match the term with the definition. -A Philadelphia organization that collected substantial money donations in 1780 to gift to the Continental troops showing citizens' appreciation.

Match the term with the definition. -October 1781 battle that sealed American victory in the Revolutionary War. American troops and a French fleet trapped the British army under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in Virginia.

Match the term with the definition. -September 3, 1783, agreement that ended the Revolutionary War. The pact acknowledged America's independence, set its boundaries, and promised the quick withdrawal of British troops from American soil. It failed to recognize Indians as players in the conflict.

Match the term with the definition. -Legislative body that governed the United States from May 1775 through the war's duration. It established an army, created its own money, and declared independence once all hope for a peaceful reconciliation with Britain was gone.

Match the term with the definition. -A multistage battle in New York ending with the decisive defeat and surrender of British General John Burgoyne on October 17, 1777. France was convinced by this victory to throw its official support to the Americans.

Match the term with the definition. -A document containing philosophical principles and a list of grievances that declared separation from Britain. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it ended a period of intense debate with moderates still hoping to reconcile with Britain.

Match the term with the definition. -Colonists who remained loyal to Britain during the Revolutionary War, probably numbering around one-fifth of the population in 1776.