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

European countries came to the aid of the American

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

It showed America could defeat the British

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

Fight a Defensive war and tire the British Out

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Lost in the beginning but tactics improved

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

Land east of the Mississippi River

Which of these is an effect of African Americans helping the Cause?

Some colonies took steps towards ending slavery.

Why did many of the British people not support the War?

The cost to taxpayers was too high

How did the Revolution impact other parts of the War?

It encouraged other nations to fight for independence

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They hoped independence would lead to freedom.

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Chapter 7: American Revolution

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1
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence.
General Burgoyne resigned his post.
European countries came to the aid of the American
Great Britain withdrew from Canada.
2
What was the result of the American Victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It showed America could defeat the British
The Hessians the the American Side
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his men
The British were forces to leave New York and New Jersey
3
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
Avoided Battles Completely
To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Arrange One Very Large Battle
Fight a Defensive war and tire the British Out
4
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Far from Home
Supply Shortages
Unfamiliar Territory
Weak Commander
5
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
Americans outnumbered the British
British won every battle except the last one.
Lost in the beginning but tactics improved
British lost most of the time.
6
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
Land east of the Mississippi River
British land in Canada
The return of the taxes they had paid to Great Britain
The right to punish the Loyalists
7
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
Weak Leadership
Unmotivated Troops
Inexperienced Soldiers
Undisciplined Enemy
8
Which of these is an effect of African Americans helping the Cause?
Some colonies took steps towards ending slavery.
African Americans gained respect and were rewarded.
Slavery was abolished in the Colonies.
African Americans who fought were given freedom.
9
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
Mercenaries
French Soldiers
Loyalists
Guerrilla Troops
10
Why did many of the British people not support the War?
The king was unpopular
The cost to taxpayers was too high
They planned to move to America
They wanted the Americans to have their Independence
11
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
France
Canada
Germany
Mexico
12
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Poor Leadership
Not Enough Supplies
Poorly Trained Soldiers
Understaffed Army
13
How did the Revolution impact other parts of the War?
It made other fearful of fighting for independenc
It encouraged other nations to fight for independence
It led to Great Britain giving up its other other colonies
It made other nations afraid of America
14
What is a Summer Soldier or a Sunshine Patriot?
Optimists
Quitters
Fighters
Traitors
15
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They hoped independence would lead to freedom.
They were generously paid to join the army.
They had excellent military skills.
They blamed Great Britain
16
What was a disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
Not enough soldiers
Unfamiliar territory
insufficient supplies
poor communication

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