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Chapter Six

Review

Key Terms

Crazy Cats

_______This land is your land?

Beefcakes and

Cupcakes

Maps and Charts

Things that

Rhyme with

Orange

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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 CityB) BostonC) Washington, D.C.D) Philadelphia

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 JeffersonB) Thomas PaineC) William FranklinD) Benjamin Franklin

B) Thomas Paine

20 Points

Which person was not in Paris for the peace talks?A) Benjamin FranklinB) JohnC) George WashingtonD) John Adams

Jay

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, 1777.

A) Benjamin FranklinB) George WashingtonC) the Colonial AssemblyD) 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) DiatomsB) AmoebasC) Slime MoldsD) 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