Revolutionary War Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Revolutionary War Questions and Answers 100% Pass What war did "the shot heard 'round the world" start? American Revolution What battle did "the shot heard 'round the world" take place in? Lexington & Concord Who did the Second Continental Congress make Commander of the Continental Army? George Washington What was the colonists' last attempt at peace with Britain? Olive Branch Petition What persuaded colonists independence was sensible and key to a brighter American future? Common Sense Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Whose Enlightenment Theory said all men are created equal and have unalienable rights, governments are created by the people and get their power from the consent of the governed to secure the rights of the people; and if a government fails to protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to alter or abolish the government? John Locke What informed Britain that the 13 Colonies were breaking apart from them? Declaration of Independence Who did most of the work and therefore gets most of the credit for writing the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson Whose name is synonymous with signature for being the first to sign the Declaration of Independence? John Hancock What Patriot said "Give me liberty or give me death?" Patrick Henry What battle showed America they could hold their own against the British as they were winning at first before being forced to retreat because they ran out of ammo? Bunker Hill Who gave the order, "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" as Americans were running out of ammo at Bunker Hill? Israel Putnam Where did the Battle of Bunker Hill actually take place? Breed's Hill Who used 42 sleds to bring 59 cannons and 2,300 pounds of lead from Fort Ticonderoga to be used by George Washington in the Siege of Boston? Henry Knox What fort did Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture to get artillery for the Continental Army that was used to drive the British out of Boston? Fort Ticonderoga What was George Washington's 1st victory in which he drove the 9,000 British soldiers and 2,000 loyalists out of Boston by lining the ridges of Dorchester Heights with cannons? Siege of Boston What battle was General Howe winning handidly before stopping the attack assuming Washington would surrender? Battle of Brooklyn Whose famous last words of "I regret that I have only one life to lose for my country" inspired the Continental Army after their defeat at Brooklyn? Nathan Hale What is a professional soldier who is paid to fight called? Mercenary What were the mercenary soldiers Britain hired to fight in the Revolutionary War called? Hessians What did Thomas Paine write to encourage Patriots to keep fighting and not become sunshine soldiers? The Crisis What battle did George Washington lead the Continental Army across the Delaware River Christmas night 1776, surprise attack the Hessians and gain a much needed morale boost? Trenton Where did the Continental Army spend the second winter of the American Revolution suffering, freezing and starving? Valley Forge Who volunteered in the Continental Army and used his own money to buy warm clothes for the soldiers at Valley Forge? Marquis de Lafayette Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge and made it a more organized fighting force? Friedrich Baron von Steuben What did Britain want to gain control of in Albany, New York to divide the New England Colonies from the rest? Hudson River Who was nicknamed "Gentleman Johnny," traveled with wagons full of luxury goods and was stopped at Saratoga while trying to capture Albany? General John Burgoyne Who decided to go after George Washington in Philadelphia rather than helping General Burgoyne capture Albany? General William Howe What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution and led France to become an American ally? Saratoga Who betrayed his country after the Battle of Saratoga? Benedict Arnold What was Britain's third plan to win the American Revolution which called for fighting in the South and relying upon Loyalist support? Southern Campaign Who replaced General Howe and was in charge of Britain's Southern Campaign? Sir Henry Clinton What is a soldier who leaves the military without permission called? Deserter What are small bands of fighters who use hit and run tactics called? Guerillas Who earned the nickname "Swamp Fox" by leading a band of Guerrillas that harassed the British during their "Southern Campaign" in order to keep the Patriot cause alive in the Carolinas? Francis Marion Who was sent by Washington in 1780 to slow Cornwallis by leading him on an exhausting chase throughout the southern backcountry? Nathanael Greene What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War that convinced Britain the war was too difficult and costly to pursue? Yorktown What British general lost to George Washington in the Battle of Yorktown? Lord Cornwallis What treaty ended the Revolutionary War, gave America independence and allowed Americans to move west? Treaty of Paris 1783 Who wanted freedom from Britain? Patriots Who wanted to remain under British control? Loyalists Who chose neither side during the American Revolution? Neutrals How did America win the Revolutionary War? Motivation, George Washington, Foreign Aid and War Location What did Britain offer slaves to get their help during the Revolutionary War? Freedom What did Britain offer American Indians to get their help during the Revolutionary War? Land Which side had more soldiers? Britain Which side had George Washington? America Which side received help from France? America Which side had more military training and experience? Britain Which side had the best navy in the world? Britain Which side had better motivation? America Which side had more military supplies? Britain Which side had more wealth? Britain Which side hired Hessian mercenaries? Britain Which side benefited from the location of the war? America Which side had a population divided into Patriots and Loyalists? America