Chapter 6 - The American Revolution

Front

Which mercenary soldiers were hired by the British to fight in the American Revolution?

Back

Hessians

Front

Along which river did St. Leger lead his British troops eastward in 1777?

Back

Hudson

Front

During the struggle for New York, what decision did the Six Nations of the Iroquois make?

Back

to split their loyalties

Front

Because of their success at Saratoga, the Patriots earned an alliance with which nation?

Back

France

Front

Which of the following did Anne Smith Strong use to communicate information to other spies?
- the numbers she wrote on a blackboard
- the window candles she lit at night
- the type of hats she wore
- the way she hung out her laundry

Back

the window candles she lit at night

Front

Which leaders were opponents at the Battle of Camden in 1780? A) General Gates and Lord Cornwallis, B) General Greene and General Clinton, C) Francis Marion and General O'Hara, D) General Washington and Comte de Rochambeau

Back

General Gates and Lord Cornwallis

Front

Why was the Battle of Kings Mountain different from other clashes during the war?

Back

It involved frontier Patriots, who were not part of the Continental Army.

Front

Identify mercenary soldiers hired by the British.

Back

Hessians

Front

Identify British troop movements in the American Revolution.

Back

South to North

Front

Identify decisions made by the Six Nations of the Iroquois: Support the British, Remain neutral, Support the Americans, Split support

Back

Support the Americans