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Revolutionary War Study Guide

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Revolutionary War Study Guide

Vocabulary/Identifications 1. Patriotism 2. Patriot 3. Loyalist 4. Redcoat 5. George Washington

6. General Cornwallis 7. Paul Revere 8. William Dawes 9. Samuel Prescott 10. Minutemen 11. Mercenary 12. Hessian

Short Answer/(True/False) 1. Which battle was known as the shot heard round the world? 2. Why is July 4th celebrated every year?

3. What was in Concord, Mass?

4. Why are hills (high points) strategically important in war?

5. What was the area in Boston named that was strategically important and site of several battles?

6. What strategy did Washington use in BOSTON to help force British out?

7. What did the Patriots gain from Ft. Ticonderoga?

8. What happen on Christmas night in 1776? Why was this important?

9. What was the goal of the British prior to Saratoga?

10. How did Washingtons legacy as a leader grow at Valley Forge during the winter?

11. What tactical mistake did the British make at Yorktown?

12. Where was Yorktown?

13. What northeastern city did the revolution start at?

14. Name two results of the Treaty of Paris?

15. What did the Treaty of Paris mean for colonists and how did it help the new country?

16. What other country joined the Patriots fight?

17. What is the myth about Paul Reveres Ride?

18. Although much stronger, discuss how the weaknesses of the British cost them the war?

19. Which side was victorious?

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