Chapter 9
Social Studies
Test Review
1. During the Second Continental Congress, many important decisions were made.
Three of these decisions were electing an army commander, declaring
independence, and forming an army.
2. Thomas Paine’s book, Common Sense, was convincing to many people because it
was easy to understand.
3. Because of Paine’s Common Sense, the Declaration of Independence was
drafted.
4. People who agreed with the Declaration of Independence argued that people are
born with rights that cannot be taken away.
5. The Declaration of Independence says that the British king abused his power.
6. Signing the Declaration of Independence was a dangerous act because Britain
viewed those who signed as traitors.
7. Washington forced the British out of Boston by putting cannons on hills above
the city.
8. The victory at Trenton affected Americans by giving them a renewed hope.
9. The American victory at Saratoga affected the war because France became an
American ally and joined the war.
10. In the Revolutionary War, African American Patriots fought in almost every
battle of the war.
11. Prince Hall was known for leading the struggle to end slavery during the war.
12. During the American Revolution, women contributed by repairing socks,
delivering water, and writing poetry.
13. Von Steuben helped the Continental Army by training the soldiers.
14. The French and the Spanish fought against the British with the Americans.
They were allies.
15. During the war, George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones were determined to
win.
16. The arrival of the French army helped Washington defeat the British at
Yorktown.
17. The American Revolution ended as a result of the American victory at
Yorktown. It was the last battle.