American Revolution

American Revolution

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History, Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country had the best Navy in the world at the start of the Revolution?

Back

England

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The army of the Thirteen Colonies in the Revolutionary-era United States

Back

Continental Army

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which was an advantage of the Americans at the start of the war? Options: Congress, their navy, home field advantage, more people

Back

home field advantage

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.

Back

Loyalist

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain

Back

Patriot

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What challenge did the Congress face at the start of the war?

Back

They could not tax the people to raise money

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Washington allow slaves to join the army?

Back

The British were offering freedom to those who fought

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the American ship Captain that said, "I have not yet begun to fight"? Options: John Paul Jones, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere

Back

John Paul Jones

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who won the American Revolution?

Back

The American Colonists

10.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could be tried for this crime.

Back

Treason

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