Ch. 9 lesson 1 review

People who favored independence and the war against Great Britain.

• British soldiers

• neutralists

• loyalists

• patriots

What group of people were known as Loyalists during the American Revolution?

• American colonists who supported the French

• British soldiers who defected to the American side

• Native American tribes who sided with the British

• American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown

Women contributed to the war effort during the American Revolution by serving as (a)  

• nurses
• chefs in the military camps

• ship captains

• organizers of protests against the

What were some of the economic hardships faced by Americans during the Revolution?

• Inflation, shortages of goods, disruption of trade, increased taxes

• Decreased taxes, surplus of goods, stable trade

• Deflation, abundance of goods, smooth trade

• Low taxes, excess of goods, uninterrupted trade

African Americans participated in the American Revolution by (a)   , fighting in battles, and gaining freedom through enlistment.

• By serving in the Continental Army
• By leading the British forces again
• By remaining neutral and not taking
• By negotiating peace treaties betwe

Who was Thayendanegea and what role did he play in the Revolution?

• Thayendanegea was a French diplomat who negotiated peace between the American colonies and Britain.

• Thayendanegea was a Spanish general who fought against the British during the American Revolution.

• Thayendanegea was a Mohawk military and political leader who supported the British during the American Revolution.

• Thayendanegea was a German philosopher who influenced the political ideologies of the American Revolution.

Who was Peter Salem?

• An African American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War
• A fictional character from a popular novel
• A famous chef known for his culinary skills
• A renowned scientist who discovered electricity

Why did some enslaved African Americans fight in the Revolutionary War?

• Enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War to gain political power.
• Enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War to gain their freedom.
• Enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War for monetary gain.
• Enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War to support the British forces.

How did inflation affect people during the Revolutionary War?

• Inflation during the Revolutionary War led to a surplus of goods and decreased prices
• Inflation during the Revolutionary War had no impact on people's ability to purchase goods
• A decrease in the purchasing power of the Continental currency, causing rising prices and making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.

• Inflation during the Revolutionary War caused an increase in the value of the Continental currency

Charging extra-high prices for crops and goods is called _____