Unit2: (SSUSH4) American Revolution

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to analyze both the causes and the different aspects (ideological, military, social, diplomatic) of the American Revolution?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a significant cause of the American Revolution?

• Taxation without representation

• Discovery of gold in the colonies

• The end of the Civil War

• The Louisiana Purchase

Multiple Choice

Which of the following grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence was a direct response to British actions before the American Revolution?

• Imposing taxes without consent

• Granting freedom of speech

• Providing free education

• Allowing religious tolerance

Open Ended

Why would an artist draw an image of the Declaration Committee?

Multiple Choice

Who were the members of the Committee of Five appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman

• George Washington, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Monroe, Benjamin Rush, Charles Carroll

• Thomas Paine, John Dickinson, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, George Mason

Fill in the Blank

The Declaration of Independence borrowed phrases from the influential writings of English enlightenment philosopher ___.

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of the social contract influenced the American colonists' decision to declare independence from Britain.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key ideas from John Locke that influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

• Divine Right of Kings

• Absolute Monarchy

Open Ended

How could these two politicians help America win the Revolutionary War?

Open Ended

Explain how the alliance with France impacted the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Multiple Choice

Which two American ambassadors convinced France to form a military alliance with the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

• Thomas Paine and Samuel Adams

Open Ended

Why would an artist use George Washington in their political cartoon?

Fill in the Blank

George Washington was named commander in chief of the ___ Army.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron von Steuben

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the conditions faced by soldiers at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778?

• They enjoyed comfortable living conditions and plenty of food.

• They faced harsh weather, lack of supplies, and disease.

• They were constantly engaged in battle with the British.

• They spent most of their time training for future battles.

Fill in the Blank

At Valley Forge, the army faced problems with housing, food, clothing, disease and ___.

Multiple Choice

What role did George Washington play at Valley Forge?

• He abandoned his troops.

• He led and supported his troops through difficult times.

• He negotiated peace with the British.

• He left Valley Forge early.

Fill in the Blank

Washington's victory at the Battle of ___ greatly lifted American morale.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Battle of Trenton is correct?

• Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the Hessians.

• The battle took place in Virginia.

• The Hessians were American soldiers.

• Washington's victory had little impact on American morale.

Open Ended

How do the two maps illustrate different aspects of the American Revolution?

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: According to the maps, which colonies were considered Patriot strongholds during the American Revolution?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New York

Open Ended

What was the impact of geography on the Battle of Saratoga?

Open Ended

How did georgraphy impact the Battle of Yorktown?

Open Ended

What role did woment play during the American Revolution?

Open Ended

What role did American Indians play during the American Revolution?

Multiple Choice

The event in the precious slide depicts a sailor of African and Native American descent, who is widely regarded as the Black man who led the protest at the Boston Massacre in 1770. His death is often considered the first casualty of the American Revolution. Who is this person

• George Washington
• Crispus Attucks
• Samuel Adams
• Paul Revere

Multiple Choice

The British forces outnumbered the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Based on the infographic, what conclusion can be drawn about how the Continental Army overcame this disadvantage?

• A. The Continental Army’s sailors were more experienced than the British navy.
  

  
  

• B. The Continental Army relied heavily on French allies and local militias.
  

• C. The Continental Army had more loyalist supporters within the colonies.
  

• D. The Continental Army won the majority of the 1,546 military engagements.

Multiple Choice

As many as 25,000 slaves and freed blacks fought on both sides of the war. What does this reveal about the broader social implications of the Revolutionary War?

• A. African Americans were forced to serve only in the Continental Army.
  

• B. Their involvement highlights how promises of freedom and rights shaped motivations during the war.
  

• C. Both armies used them solely for labor rather than combat roles.
  

• D. Their participation had no significant effect on the war’s outcome or society.

Multiple Choice

George Washington only secured one decisive victory in the five largest battles, at Yorktown in 1781. How does this illustrate the nature of the Continental Army’s path to independence?

• A. Independence was achieved through consistent battlefield dominance.
  

• B. Victory was determined primarily by Britain’s inability to replace lost soldiers.
  

• C. The Continental Army succeeded by enduring hardships until key turning points and alliances shifted momentum.
  

• D. Washington’s leadership guaranteed success in every major engagement.

Multiple Choice

The previous slide explains that many enslaved and free Blacks fought in the Revolutionary War, but did not gain freedom afterward. What does this reveal about the contradictions within the ideals of the American Revolution?

• A. The Revolution’s emphasis on natural rights was selectively applied, often excluding African Americans.
  

• B. Enslaved and free Blacks were uninterested in independence and only fought for economic gain.
  

• C. The Revolution immediately abolished slavery, but many enslaved people refused freedom.
  

• D. The Patriots valued African American soldiers more highly than European allies.

Multiple Choice

Based on the timeline, which event marked a turning point by securing foreign support for the American Revolution?

• A. Declaration of Independence (1776)
  

• B. Battle of Monmouth (1778)
  

• C. Congress ratifies treaties with France (1778)
  

• D. Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown (1781)

Multiple Choice

Which provision of the Treaty of Paris (1783) most directly expanded the geographic boundaries of the United States?

• A. Recognition of American independence by Great Britain
  

• B. Guarantee of fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland
  

• D. Repayment of debts owed to British merchants

• C. Establishment of the Mississippi River as the western boundary
  

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the American Revolution, what aspect (ideological, military, social, or diplomatic) do you find most significant, and why?