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As a result of the Seven Years' War, whose worldwide colonial possessions did Britain obtain?
France and Spain
Spain and Germany
The United States and France
Germany and France
England and France
Why did the British Parliament begin to lay burdensome taxes on the American colonies?
To raise money to help pay off the debts built up during the French and Indian Wars.
To punish the colonies for their lack of support during the French and Indian Wars.
Because of a misunderstanding as to the amount of wealth in the colonies.
To ensure that the colonies did not become too rich and independent.
The British Parliament did not increase taxes on the American colonies.
What happened in 1773 as a result of the Townsend Act?
The "Boston Massacre".
The "Boston Tea Party".
The "Coercive Acts".
The Stamp Act was enacted by the British Parliament.
The battle of Lexington.
What did the British response to the Boston Tea Party lead to in April 1775?
To the Treaty of Paris.
To the "Boston Massacre".
To the "Coercive Acts".
To the Stamp Act.
To the Townsend Act.
What naval materials did the colonies supply to the British Navy?
Tar, pitch, turpentine, and timber.
Iron, coal and canvas.
Timber, coal and canvas.
Tar, timber and coal.
Iron, timber and pitch.
When was the Marine Corps established?
November 10th, 1775
October 13th, 1775
April 14th, 1777
November 10th, 1776
October 13th, 1777
What were the problems of recruiting a crew in the early Continental Navy?
There wasn't a problem recruiting crews early on in the Revolution.
Stricter discipline and low pay.
Not enough manpower in the colonies.
The lack of a seafaring tradition in the colonies meant that not many men were ready to become sailors.
The lack of a professional recruiting force.
How did the American invasion of Canada in 1775 turn out?
The American force failed to take Quebec and retreated back into colonial territory.
The American force took Quebec, but was forced to retreat back to colonial territory later.
The American Force took Canada and remained in control of Canada throughout the war.
The Americans never did invade Canada.
The American force beat a superior British force, took the city of Quebec and then returned to the colonies.
Who was the American commander at the first Battle of Lake Champlain in 1776?
General Benedict Arnold
General John Burgoyne
General Sir Guy Carleton
Captain John Paul Jones
General George Washington
What was the important outcome of the first Battle of Lake Champlain ?
The Patriots were able to stop the southerly British advance.
The American Forces were able to take the City of Quebec.
The British Fleet was destroyed and unable to sail again on Lake Champlain.
The British Fleet was unable to resupply the British Army trapped in New York.
The French Navy was able to stop the British invasion of New York.
What was the overall British plan to defeat the Americans in 1777?
To use a three-pronged attack on Albany, New York to split the colonies in half.
To attack from their base in New York to capture Boston, then Philadelphia.
To occupy the major colonial cities and starve out Washington's Army.
To lure Washington's Army out into the open and defeat it in a major battle.
To burn all farms and seaports to deny the Patriots resupply.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga vital to the American cause?
Because the American victory at Saratoga brought the French into the war on the American side.
Because it delayed the British Forces long enough for Washington's Army to ready their defense of Boston.
Because it was the first successful Naval Battle of the Revolution for the Americans.
Because the native Indian tribes gave their support to the patriots after this battle.
Because it resulted in the surrender of all British forces in the Americas.
Who was the great American diplomat who brought about the French alliance early in 1778?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the greatest American naval hero of the Revolutionary War?
Captain John Paul Jones
Captain Richard Pearson
Admiral Nathaniel Greene
Captain John Jay
Admiral de Grasse
Where did John Paul Jones have his famous battle with HMS Serapis?
Off the northeast coast of England.
Just outside of Boston Harbor.
Off the coast of New York.
In the North Atlantic off Nova Scotia.
Off of the French coast.
What was the name of the ship commanded by John Paul Jones when he fought the HMS Serapis?
The Bonhomme Richard.
The Ranger.
The Constitution.
The Enterprise.
The Constellation.
What crucial naval battle made victory at the Battle of Yorktown possible?
A naval battle between the French and English Fleets off the Virginia Capes.
The second Battle of Lake Champlain.
The first Battle of Lake Champlain.
The Naval Battle of Hampton Roads.
The Naval Battle of Lexington.
After Yorktown, where did the British concentrate their war effort?
The West Indies, the Mediterranean, and India.
France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
The Dutch East Indies and South Carolina.
Portugal, Spain and France.
The western American colonies and Canada.
When did the Revolutionary War officially end?
3 September 1783
4 July, 1776
23 August, 1781
May 19th, 1800
January 21st, 1785
Several colonists were killed by British troops in 1770 in a protest over taxation. In what city did this occur?
Boston
Philadelphia
Yorktown
New York
Saratoga
In 1775 Jeremiah O'Brian and a group of backwoodsmen captured the first British ship, the Cutter Margaretta, of the Revolutionary War. From which colony were O'Brian and his woodsmen from?
Maine
North Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Rhode Island
What is the official birthday of the U.S. Navy?
October 13th, 1775
November 10th, 1775
October 10th, 1775
November 13th, 1775
August 17th, 1776
Which of the following ships was NOT one of the first four built for the U.S. Navy?
The Ranger
The Andrew Doria
The Cabot
The Alfred
Why was the Marine Corps established?
To put a fighting force on ships.
To protect the important papers warships often carried.
To have a force available to land and take enemy forts.
To protect Navy Captains from their crews.
To add pride and esprit de corps to the Navy.
Who was the first commander of a Continental Navy Squadron?
Esek Hopkins
John Jay
John Paul Jones
Benedict Arnold
Andrew Doria
On what date did Congress declare colonial independence from England?
July 4th, 1776
October 13th, 1775
November 10th, 1775
September 3rd, 1783
11 April, 1783
British General Howe did not march his army north to meet General Burgoyne but instead turned south and captured Philadelphia. In what city was General Howe supposed to meet General Burgoyne?
Albany
Saratoga
Boston
New York
Charleston
In October 1777, General Burgoyne surrendered to the American troops in what city?
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Yorktown
What is the famous statement attributed to Captain John Paul Jones?
"I've not yet begun to fight!"
"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
"You may fire when ready, Gridley"
"Give me liberty or give me death"
"Have you struck your colors?"
What was the name of the British General who relieved General Howe as the overall British Commander in America?
General Clinton
General Arnold
General Cornwallis
General Tarleton
General Morgan
Where did General Cornwallis surrender his troops to General Washington?
Yorktown
Saratoga
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
How long did the battle of Yorktown last?
8 days
10 days
2 months
1 week
3 days
What was the name of the treaty signed on September 3rd, 1783 to end the American Revolution?
The Peace of Paris
The Treaty of London
The 7 Years Peace
The Surrender of Yorktown
The Treaty of Lourdes
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams were two of the three American delegates at the peace talks in Paris. Who was the third?
John Jay
John Paul Jones
Benedict Arnold
Esek Hopkins
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington decided to make two surprise attacks during the winter 1776/1777. The first one was at the town of Trenton. Where was the second?
Princeton
Saratoga
Yorktown
Charleston
Boston
Why was Congress reluctant to form a Continental Navy at the start of the war?
They thought it would be powerless against the British Fleet and that the "Costal Cavalry" was enough.
Because there wouldn't be enough enlisted sailors to man the ships.
Because there weren't enough trained officers to command the ships.
Because not all of the colonies agreed to the need for a Navy.
Because Congress believed that Naval Forces would not play a significant role in the fighting.
What event brought the French to come in on the American side?
The Battle of Saratoga.
The Battle of Yorktown.
The Battle of Lake Champlain.
The French victory during the Seven Years War.
The invasion of Canada by American forces.
What is the term for the practice of taking a man on board a vessel against his will and forcing him to serve as a part of the crew?