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Final Examination
This final examination consists of fifteen multiple choice questions and five essay questions bout
the American Revolution 1780 1783.
Multiple Choice Circle the correct answer.
1. In which city did American forces receive their worst defeat with the capture of 5,400 men?
A. New Orleans
C. Baltimore

B. Charleston
D. New York

2. The French helped out the fledgling American army. What was the ration of French forces to
American forces?
A. 1 to 1
C. 3 to 1

B. 5 to 1
D. 9 to 1

3. George Washington left a small force in this city until all British loyalists left American soil?
A. New York
C. Philadelphia

B. Richmond
D. Baton Rouge

4. Congress ratifies the articles of peace on this date?

A. April 1, 1783
C. May 5, 1783

B. April 15, 1783

D. February 29, 1783

5. There were five original American negotiators, of the five, which one was captures by the
British and held in the Tower of London until the end of the war.
A. Thomas Jefferson
C. Henry Laurens

B. John Paul
D. George Washington

6. The defeat of British General Charles Cornwallis in this city ended Britains hopes of winning
the war?
A. Chesapeake Bay
C. Newport

B. Atlanta
D. Yorktown

7. In what year was the Treaty of Paris signed

A. 1620
C. 1792

B. 1780
D. 1783

8. This naval battle between Britain and France left both battle groups badly damaged. What
was the name of this epic battle?
A. Battle of Chesapeake Bay
C. Battle of Plymouth

B. Battle of the Grand Banks

D. Battle of Yorktown

9. After the war concluded the size of the United States increased by how much?
A. It didnt increase in size
C. Increased by 30%

B. Increased by 300%
D. Twice the size

10. This American General was never found guilty of any crimes but he did receive an official,
although mild, reprimand from General George Washington in April of 1780.
A. Charles Cornwallis
C. George Custer

B. Benedict Arnold
D. Marquis Lafayette's

11. Which of the following did not happen after the war ended?
A. A delegation of army officers complained to congress about their unpaid salaries and
pensions.
B. The British left New York
C. General George Washington Quit the Army and went home with his men.
D. A group of soldiers from Pennsylvania marched on Congress, demanding their pay.
12. France aided the British during the Revolutionary war.
A. True

B. False

13. Spain, Germany, and England came to terms and the treaty between France, England and
America was put into effect.
A. True

B. False

14. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the American Revolution.
A. True

B. False

15. Who were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens
and what did they do?
A.
B.
C.
D.

The American negotiators at the Treaty of Paris.

They all were officers in the American Army.
They played little significance in the war.
They all signed the Declaration of Independence.

Essay Questions
16. Why was the Battle of Chesapeake Bay a turning point in the American Revolution? Talk
about two reasons.

17. In your opinion, how was it possible for the ragtag American Army to be able to beat the
highly professional British Army?

18. The French had much to do in the American Revolution. List three specifics in which they
aided the Americans.

19. Benedict Arnold was an American traitor who accompanied the British back to England.
Why do you think he was basically abandoned by his benefactors back in England?

20. Afterthoughts: If France didnt help the Americans, what do you think the future held for the
Americans and the colonies?