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Revolutionary War

Ch. 8 Test Prep

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Freedom from being ruled by someone else is_________. Independence
A statement that declares or announces an idea is a__________. Declaration
__________ are freedoms that are protected by a government's laws. Rights
___________ is the crime of fighting against one's own government. Treason
A ______________ was someone who was still loyal to the king. Loyalist
To be ________________ means not to take sides. Neutral
A rise in the prices of goods is called ________. Inflation
________ means to move away from the enemy. Retreat
A ______________ is a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign country. Mercenary
A ____________ is a defeat of an enemy. Victory
A __________ is a plan of action. Strategy
A __________ is someone who is not loyal. Traitor
To _____________ means to give up. Surrender
Colonist who want independence were called________. Patriots
What was the name of the pamphlet that convinced many colonists to support independence? Common Sense
What was the last major battle? Battle of Yorktown
What country helped the American's in the war? France
Who is a famous traitor from the Revolutionary War? Benedict Arnold
Which side did Native American groups choose during the Revolutionary War? They sided with the British
Where did the British hope to finally defeat the colonists? Southern Colonies
The Declaration of Independence expresses which of the following ideas? All people are created equal
T or F- The American's won the Battle of Yorktown True
T or F- The Declaration of Independence was written by George Washington False
T or F- Due to inflation, prices of food, clothing, and supplies during the war went down. False
Nathan Hale was a spy for the Contiental Army. True
What is the second part of the Declaration of Independence about? Basic Rights- The Rights that cannot be taken away.
What is the fourth part of the Declaration of Independence about? It declares that the Colonies are independent.
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