Chapter 3 Test - The American Revolution

George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping

• his spirits up.

• his army together.

• entertainment for his army.

The Hessians’ main reason for fighting the war was

• freedom.

• land.

• money.

In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in

• Georgia.

• New England.

• Pennsylvania.

Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"?

• John Paul Jones

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Paine

The French announced support for the United States after the American victory at

• Boston.

• Philadelphia.

• Saratoga.

In 1777, William Howe captured which city, causing Congress to flee?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

• Germantown.

• Philadelphia.

• Trenton.

On October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at

• Concord.

• Philadelphia.

• Saratoga.

How did the British limit supplies to Patriot forces during the war?

• American vessels could not blockade many American harbors.

• British vessels formed a blockade around American harbors.

• The Americans had too many privateers on their side during the war.

The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after the Americans’ victory at

• Saratoga.

• Yorktown.

• Vincennes.