Which was a reason the British were defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?

The French and American troops surrounded the British, French and Americans prevented British retreat, The British troops were outnumbered

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

At the start, Americans were outmatched, but they improved

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

It encouraged other nations to fight for independence

What was a form of communication during the war?

Codes, Blind Drops, Invisible Ink

Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

To fight a defensive war and tire the British out

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

Land east of the Mississippi River

Identify the event of Valley Forge

The Americans lost 1/4 of the soldiers from starvation/frost

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

European countries came to the aid of America

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1
In which colonial region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
Southern colonies
Middle colonies
Northern colonies
New England colonies
2
Which was a reason the British were defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?
The French and American troops surrounded the British
French and Americans prevented British retreat
The British troops were outnumbered
None of these
3
Thomas Paine inspired the Continental Army by...
Took the place of Washington and created a new strategy
Writing the 'American Crisis'
Fighting with the rest of the troops
Paying them more money
4
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They had excellent military skills
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
They were generously paid to join the army
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
5
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
French soldiers
Loyalists
Mercenaries
Guerrilla troops
6
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
The Hessians joined the American side
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
7
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
At the start, Americans were outmatched, but they improved
The British won every battle until the final one
The Americans outnumbered the British
The British lost most of the battles against the Americans
8
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the Continental army?
Weak commander
Long travel distance
Supply Shortages
Unfamiliar Territory
9
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
It made citizens of other nations fearful of independence
It encouraged other nations to fight for independence
It made other nations fearful of America
10
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Poor leadership
Understaffed army
Insufficient supplies
Poorly trained soldiers
11
What prevented the British from being rescued by the British navy?
General Washington
French warship blockade
American troops
Mountains
12
What was a form of communication during the war?
Codes
Blind Drops
Invisible Ink
Email
13
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
To avoid battles with the British
To defeat the British in one large battle
To fight a defensive war and tire the British out
14
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
The return of taxes paid to Great Britain
The right to punish the Loyalists
Land east of the Mississippi River
British land in Canada
15
Identify the event of Valley Forge
The last fight in the Revolution before the Treaty of Paris
The battle where the British surrounded the Continental Army
The British win that gave them control of New York
The Americans lost 1/4 of the soldiers from starvation/frost
16
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gain confidence
General Burgoyne resigned his post
European countries came to the aid of America
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
17
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Germany
Mexico
France
Canada
18
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
Not enough soldiers
Unfamiliar territory
Poor communication
Insufficient supplies

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