SS 7 ~ Questions from G.R. 6-1

Who were the Patriots?

• Supporters of the British during the American Revolutionary War

• American colonists who fought for independence from Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War

• French soldiers who assisted the American colonists

• Neutral parties during the American Revolutionary War

Which of the following were advantages the British had over the Patriots?

• Better military leadership and more resources

• Knowledge of the local terrain

• Support from the majority of the American population

• Superior naval power and professional army

Give two serious disadvantages suffered by the Patriots.

• Lack of military training and supplies

• Strong leadership and clear vision

• Financial support from France

• Unified command and superior navy

Who were the Loyalists?

• Supporters of the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War

• Members of the Continental Congress

• French soldiers who fought alongside the American revolutionaries

• American colonists who sought independence from Britain

How did the location of the war help the Americans?

• It provided them with better resources

• It allowed for easier communication and coordination

• The familiarity with the terrain gave them a strategic advantage

• It did not help them significantly

What was the main difference between Hessian soldiers and Patriots?

• Hessian soldiers were mercenaries, while Patriots fought for independence.

• Hessian soldiers and Patriots wore the same uniforms.

• Hessian soldiers used different weapons than Patriots.

• There was no significant difference.

What was probably the United States' greatest advantage?

• Geographical location

• Technological advancement

• Economic stability

• Military strength

What did Margaret Corbin and Deborah Sampson have in common?

• They were both nurses during the American Revolutionary War

• They both served as soldiers during the American Revolutionary War

• They were both spies for the Continental Army

• They both wrote influential pamphlets on women's rights

Who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Nathan Hale

• Benjamin Franklin

Who wrote the inspiring pamphlet Common Sense?

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton