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

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

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

European countries came to the aid of America

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Americans outmatched at start but skills & tactics improved

Which if these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

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

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to the end of slavery

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8th Grade American Revolultion Quiz

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1
Name a Continental army weakness at the start of the war.
Long travel distances
Shortage of supplies
Weak commander
Unfamiliar territory
2
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory of Saratoga?
Mexico
Canada
France
Germany
3
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
The Hessians joined the American side
4
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
European countries came to the aid of America
General Burgoyne resigned his post
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
British troops gained confidence
5
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
British army lost battles due to a disciplined American army
Americans outmatched at start but skills & tactics improved
The British won every battle until the final one
Americans outnumbered British & defeated them at Yorktown
6
Which word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot?"
Optimists
Quitters
Traitors
Fighters
7
Which if these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
African Americans who fought were given their freedom
African Americans were respected & their bravery rewarded
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
8
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
Other nations were afraid to fight for their independence
It made other nations fearful of American strength
9
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They had excellent military skills
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They hoped independence would lead to the end of slavery
They were will paid to join the army
10
What weakness did the British army have at the start of the war?
Poor leadership
Insufficient supplies
Poorly trained soldiers
Understaffed army

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