Name________________ Period____Revolutionary War Practice Test Answer Key

Identify Key Terms, People, and Places: Match the descriptions in Column 1 with the terms in Column 2.

Column 1 Column 2 E. 1. Those that supported the British a. Hessian soldiers F. 2. Early militia Patriot soldiers b. Rebels and YankeesD. 3. Requiring citizens to serve in the military c. Guerrilla warfare A. 4. Hired German mercenaries d. Conscription B. 5. Terms for those who fight against king e. Tories and LoyalistsH. 6. Religious group that were pacifists f. Minutemen G. 7. Patriotic term Americans called g. Patriots

themselves h. Quakers C. 8. Fighting that employs Native

American and unconventional tactics

British or American Commander? Use your map. 9.__British General William Howe 10. British General Thomas Gage 11.American General George Washington 12. British General John Burgoyne 13.American General Nathaniel Greene 14.British General Charles Cornwallis 15.American General Richard Montgomery 16. American Generral Horatio Gates

Who said these famous lines? Circle the correct answer. 17. “I have not yet begun to fight,” said during one of the bloodiest battles in naval history. Although his own vessel was burning and sinking, he would not accept the British demand for surrender. a. Patrick Henry b. John Paul Jones c. Nathan Hale d. Thomas Paine

18. “These are the times that try men’s souls,” from a famous speech read to George Washington’s troops in the winter of 1776. This speech rallied the troops to continue to fight. a. Patrick Henry b. John Paul Jones c. Nathan Hale d. Thomas Paine

19. “ I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” said by a young Patriot spy before his execution. a. Patrick Henry b. John Paul Jones c. Nathan Hale d. Thomas Paine

20. “Give me liberty or give me death,” said in a speech by one of America’s greatest orators in an effort to encourage Virginia to send troops to fight in the war. He becomes known as the father of the Navy. a. Patrick Henry b. John Paul Jones c. Nathan Hale d. Thomas Paine

21. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” said when ammunition was running low at which battle? a. Saratoga b. Bunker Hill c. Cowpens d. Lexington

British advantage or Patriot Advantage: Write B if is was a clear advantage for the British or P if the American Patriots had the advantage.

22.British Size of the Navy 23.British Manufacturing capability 24.British Soldiers experience and discipline 25.American Reason for fighting 26.British Weapons, supplies, and equipment 27.American Knowledge of the land and terrain 28.British Size of overall population

Multiple Choice:

29. Which great American came up with the Albany Plan of Union which called for one general government created from the colonies? a. Samuel Adams b. Ben Franklin c. John Adams d. George Washington

30. According to John Locke, (an English philosopher that the Founding Fathers borrowed ideas from for the Declaration of Independence) which of the following are “natural rights” given to all human beings? a. Life b. Liberty c. Property d. All of the above.

31. Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence? a. Paul Revere b. Benedict Arnold c. John Adams d. Thomas Jefferson

32. On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed? a. Sept. 3, 1783 b. July 4, 1787 c. July 4, 1776 d. April 3, 1763

33. Which of the following items is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence: a. Preamble b. Declaration of Natural Rights c. Bill of Rights d. List of grievances

34. In their attitudes toward the Revolutionary War, John Adams estimated that colonists were splita. ½ Patriots and 1/2 Loyalists b. 1/3 Patriots, 1/3 Loyalists, 1/3 neutral c. 2/3 Patriots, 1/3 Loyalists d. 2/3 Loyalists 1/3 Patriots

35. Name given to a Patriot woman who fought alongside the men in the Revolutionary War.a. Abigail Adams b. Martha Washington c. Molly Pitcher d. Betsy Ross

36. He helped train Washington’s troops at Valley Forge. a. Gen. Greene b. Baron Von Steuben c. Gen. Gates d. Thomas Paine

37. French officer who came to the aide of the Americans at Yorktown. a. Lafayette b. John Paul Jones c. Nathan Hale d. Charles de Gaulle

38. Great Patriot hero who became America’s most renowned traitor a. Ethan Allen b. Samuel Adams c. John Hancock d. Benedict Arnold

39. Which of the following was NOT one of the accomplishments of the 2nd Continental Congress during the Revolutionary movement?

a. Authorized the printing of money b. Set up a post office b. Created the Continental Army d. Created the Sons of Liberty

40. Who was the commander of the Continental Army? a. Thomas Howe b. Nathaniel Greene c. George Washington d. Thomas Jefferson

41.Whose side were the Native American on during the Revolutionary War? a. British b. American colonists c. French d. Italians

42. The Treaty of Paris to end the war between Britain and the American colonists was signed in what year? a. 1776 b. 1783 c. 1812 d. 1945

Use your map to answer the following questions:

43. The first battles of the Revolutionary War took place at __________________ and ____________________. (2 pts.)

44. Who won the first battle of the Revolutionary War? _____________________.(1pt.)

45. In the attack on Canada, who led American troops at Fort Ticonderoga and Fort Crown Point? _____________________ (1 pt.)

46. Which side was victorious in the battle at Montreal? ____________________(1 pt.)

47. Fearing the cannon, British General Howe withdrew from Boston to _________________, Canada. (1 pt.)

48. In October 1776 who wins victories at Long Island, New York, and White Plains? _______________________ (1 pts.)

49. Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River and fight two important battles, first of which is __________________. The second battle is _________________. (2pts)

50. Who is the American commander at Saratoga? ___________________ Which side wins the battle? ______________________ (2 pts.)

51. Which country becomes our ally after the Battle of Saratoga? ___________(1 pt.)

52 . Washington’s men suffered from a shortage of food, clothing, and other supplies the winter of 1778 at ____________________. Who trained Washington’s men at this winter camp? ____________________(2 pts.)

53. What happened in May of 1778? ___________________________________________________________(2 pts.)

54. During the war, the British encouraged their Indian allies to attack American settlers on the western frontier. Who won the battles at Kaskaskia and Vincennes? _________________________Who was the American general? ___________ (2 pts.)

55. Who had the largest navy during the Revolutionary War? ________________(1 pt.)

56. Most of the fighting in the last years of the war took place in what part of the country? ____________________________ (1 pt.)

57. Who won the battles at Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington? ________________________ (1 pt.)

58. Who won at King’s Mountain and Cowpens? _____________________ (1 pt.)

59. What is the name of the British general that marched through the South? __________________ What American general was he chasing? _______________(2 pts.)

60. Who wins at the Battle of Yorktown? ____________________ What month and what year? _________________________ (2 pts.)

Revolutionary War Art : See the “Rev. War and Facts ppt” on my website.

61. What event is this painting depicting? Why?

62. Where is Washington and why is he praying?