The American Revolution - 1775
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The American Revolution began at Lexington and Concord, and finally ended
in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris. It is estimated that one third of the men
in the colonies lost their lives as a result of the war.
Terrible atrocities were inflicted on the Americans. Colonial prisoners were
locked up on British ships and often died of starvation or disease. German
mercenaries (Hessians) hired by the British would bayonet captured colonial soldiers.
The Americans were often close to defeat against the better trained and equipped
British soldiers. However, the Americans were fighting for a cause; liberty. They
also had the advantage of being on their own soil. In addition, many of Britain's
adversaries in Europe were anxious to help the Americans. France was the leader
in helping the American colonists. However, Holland and Spain also took part in the conflict.
The result of the war was enormous. The United States of America became recognized by the powers
of Europe as a free and independent nation. More than two centuries have passed since the signing
of the Treaty of Paris. Americans still respect and admire the tremendous sacrifice of those
revolutionary heroes who fought and died to bring freedom and liberty to our country.
Comprehension
As many as _____ of all men in the American colonies died in the American Revolution.
one third
half
two thirds
three forths
As many as one third of all men in the American colonies died in the American Revolution.
As many as one third of all men in the American colonies died in the American Revolution.
Who bayoneted captured American revolutionary soldiers?
British soldiers
German mercenaries
Indians
French soldiers
German mercenaries bayoneted captured American revolutionary soldiers.
German mercenaries bayoneted captured American revolutionary soldiers.
A big advantage to the American Revolutionaries was that they were fighting ___________.
a weak enemy
on their own soil
a poor country
a king
A big advantage to the American Revolutionaries was that they were fighting on their own soil.
A big advantage to the American Revolutionaries was that they were fighting on their own soil.
What country helped the American Revolutionaries the most?
Spain
Holland
Italy
France
France was the country that helped the American revolutionaries the most.
France was the country that helped the American revolutionaries the most.
After the American Revolution the powers of Europe recognized the United States as a ______________.
world leader
great military power
free and independent nation
a great culture
After the American Revolution the powers of Europe recognized the United States as a free and independent country.
After the American Revolution the powers of Europe recognized the United States as a free and independent country.
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Geography
South America is ________ of Europe.
northeast
northwest
southeast
southwest
South America is southwest of Europe.
South America is southwest of Europe.
Australia is ___________ of Africa.
north
south
east
west
Australia is east of Africa.
Australia is east of Africa.
Asia is ___________ of Africa.
northeast
northwest
southeast
southwest
Asia is northeast of Africa.
Asia is northeast of Africa.
North America is __________ of Europe.
north
south
east
west
North America is west of Europe.
North America is west of Europe.
Antarctica is ___________ of all other continents.
north
south
east
west
Antarctica is south of all other continents.
Antarctica is south of all other continents.
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