American Revolution Test Review – Chapter 4-3 & 4-4 Name _____________________________________________

1. Who were the Redcoats?

2. What is a Patriot and what were some of their beliefs?

3. What is a Loyalist and what were some of their beliefs?

4. What were some weaknesses of the Continental Army at the start of the war?

5. At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

6. Why did many of the British people not support the war?

7. What was General Washington’s strategy to win the war?

8. What is guerrilla warfare?

9. Who were America’s allies during the Revolutionary War?

10. Why did each of these nations ally with America?

11. What event does the picture below show? Is it historically accurate? Explain why or why not.

12. What is propaganda? Could the above picture be used as propaganda? Explain your answer.

13. Describe the Battle of Trenton.

14. What were the results of the Battle of Trenton?

15. What was Britain’s strategy to win the war in early 1777? (Hint: it was a three part plan)

16. What battle was considered the turning point?

17. Why was that battle considered the turning point?

18. What happened to the Continental Army during the winter at Valley Forge?

19. What helped the Continental Army survive during the winter at Valley Forge?

20. Describe the Battle of Yorktown.

21. Why is the Battle of Yorktown significant?

22. What factor(s) helped the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown?

23. What treaty officially ended the war?

24. As a result of the war, what idea developed about how people should be governed?