Unit 5 review game

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The Battle of Saratoga is considered a turning point of the American Revolution because…

A. It officially ended the American Revolution

B. After the Colonial victory France agreed to help the Continentals

C. It was the first battle of the war

Correct!!!!!!!!!!

The battle of Saratoga is a turning point because after the Continental victory the French agree to help.

Sorry that is not the correct answer, the Battle of Saratoga is a turning point of the American Revolution because after the Colonial Army’s victory the French accept Benjamin Franklin’s request to help. Remember this saying:

ASFH- After Saratoga France Helps

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Which statement best describes the tactics of the Continental Army??

A. Desire to win

B. Surprise Attacks

C. Food and supplies

Correct!!!!!!!

The Continental Army’s best tactic was a surprise attack on the British Army

Sorry, that answer is not correct. The Continental Army is smaller than the British and their best plan of attack is to surprise them.

Tactic= plan of attack, strategy

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Which of the following correctly lists the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

All British troops leave U.S.,American Independence, America grows, Parliament pays for destroyed towns.

All loyalists will be taken prisoners

All Slaves will be freed as promised

Correct, this statement lists the terms of the Treaty of Paris, Remember is also said Americans will treat loyalists fairly.

Sorry that is not the correct answer, as much as the Americans wanted to punish the loyalists or free all slaves it was not something that they agreed to. Slaves who fought with the Continental Army received their freedom and loyalists were to be treated kindly.

What is a revolution?

a strategy

Overthrowing one government and replacing it with a new one

When people elect leaders to represent them

Sorry that answer is not correct

A revolution is a complete sudden change in government

Correct!!!!!!

a revolution is a overthrowing of one government and replacing is with another.

Which of the following would be considered the home front during the American Revolution?

A battlefield

Family farm

An army camp

Correct!!!!!the home front is where families live while the fighting is taking place.

Sorry, that answer is not correct. The home front is where the rest of the families are living while the men are out fighting.

Which of the following is the best definition of a siege?

A prolonged attack lasting weeks

A sneak attack

Control of large cities

Correct!!!!! A siege is a long lasting attack

Sorry that answer is not correct

A siege is a long lasting attack

Which of these was part of a national government under the Articles of Confederation?

A king

A president

A national legislature or Congress

Sorry this answer is not correct

The Articles of Confederation did not allow for a single leader

Correct!!!! the Articles of Confederation had a law making body or legislature. The representatives were afraid to have any single leader.

What Branch of government is responsible for making sure laws are fair and constitutional?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Correct!!!!! The judicial branch is responsible for judging whether laws are fair and constitutional

Sorry, That answer is not correct. The judicial branch is responsible for judging laws to make sure they are fair and constitutional

What branch of government is responsible for writing bills?

Executive

Judicial

Legislative

Correct!!!! The legislative branch is the branch that writes the laws.

Sorry that answer is not correct. The legislative Branch writes Bills which will later become a law if approved by the President.

What branch of government makes sure laws are being followed?

Judicial

Legislative

Executive

Correct!!!!!!The Executive Branch of government makes sure laws are being followed by everyone in the U.S.A

Sorry, that answer is incorrect. The Executive Branch is the branch of government that makes sure laws are being followed.

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