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Chapter 7
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1
The result of Americans winning Trenton and Princeton was?
British abandoned NY and NJ
showed Americans could defeat the British
proved General Washington wrong
Hessians joined the Americans
2
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
British land to Canada
right to punish Loyalists
land east of Mississippi River to US
return of taxes paid
3
Where was Battle of Yorktown?
Georgia
northern colonies
southern colonies
New York
4
What happened because of African Americans helping to fight for independence?
African Americans were rewarded c
several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
slavery ended immediately
African Americans were given freedom
5
Why did the Americans lose in Brooklyn, NY in 1776?
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced troops
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
6
What was a weakness of the Continental Army at the beginning of the war?
weak commander
supply shortages
long travel distances
unfamiliar territory
7
Why did Africans Americans join the Continental Army?
hoped independence would end slavery
excellent military skills
generously paid
blamed Great Britain for slavery
8
Washington's military strategy after 1776 was?
defeat the British in a big battle
prevent food and supplies from getting to the British
avoid battles with the British
tire the British out and avoid big battles
9
What group prevented British from winning in the South?
mercenaries
French
Loyalists
guerilla troops
10
Why was it difficult for Burgoyne to get to Albany, NY?
poor communication
not enough supplies
not enough soldiers
unfamiliar territory
11
How was the war at the beginning and end?
British soldiers lost most battles
British won every battle
Beginning Americans outmatched, end skills improved
Americans outnumbered British
12
What country came and helped after the Battle of Saratoga?
Canada
France
Germany
Mexico
13
At the beginning of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops
poorly trained soldiers
understaffed army
poor leadership
not enough supplies
14
What prevented the British navy from rescuing the British?
cannons
shallow water
French blockade
no boats
15
The "summer soldier and sunshine patriot" means?
traitors
optimists
fighters
quitters
16
What happened because the Americans won the Battle of Saratoga?
General Burgoyne quit
British troops gained conference
Great Britain left Canada
European countries started helping Americans
17
How were British defeated at Yorktown?
Americans had awesome weapons
British outnumbered and surrounded
British got lost
18
How did American Revolution change the world?
made other nations fearful of America
led to Great Britain giving up other colonies
made citizens fearful of a fight
encouraged other nations to fight for independence
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Why did the British not support the war?
cost too high to taxpayers
King was unpopular
planned to moved to America
wanted America to be independent
