What was the battle of Trenton?

A surprise attack on Hessian troops by Washington

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

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

What statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

to fight a defensive war and tire out the British

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

The cost to taxpayers was too high

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

European countries came to the aid of America

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

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Americans were outmatched, but skills are tactics improved.

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

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TCI History Alive Chapter 7: American Revolution

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1
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to Americans?
British land in Canada
land east of the Mississippi
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
the right to punish loyalsist
2
What was the battle of Trenton?
A major loss for the Americans
The first battle of the revolution
A surprise attack on Hessian troops by Washington
The last battle of the revolution
3
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
insufficient troops
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
poor communication
4
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
It made citizens of other nations fearful of independence
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
It made other nations fearful of Americans
5
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
inexperienced soldiers
undisciplined enemy
unmotivated troops
weak leadership
6
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the Revolutionary War?
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
weak commander
supply shortages
7
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
Mercenaries
French Soldiers
guerrilla troops
Loyalists
8
What statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to avoid battles with British
to fight a defensive war and tire out the British
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
to defeat the British in one large battle
9
In which colonial region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
Norther colonies
New England colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern colonies
10
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
The king was unpopular
They planned to move to America
They wanted the Americans to have their independence
The cost to taxpayers was too high
11
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
European countries came to the aid of America
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
General Burgoyne resigned his post
British troops gained confidence
12
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory of Saratoga?
Mexico
Germany
Canada
France
13
What prevented the British from being rescued by British Navy?
Cornwallis' refusal to retreat
blockage by French warships
American troops stationed at Gloucester Point
Von Stubon's strategy
14
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
African American s who fought were given their freedom
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
African Americans were respected and their bravery rewarded
15
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
The British won every battle
Americans were outmatched, but skills are tactics improved.
The British soldiers lost most of the battles
Americans out numbered the British
16
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
They were generously paid to join the army
They had excellent military skills
17
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The Hessians joined the American side
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
18
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poorly trained soldiers
19
What is a "Sunshine soldier and summer patriot"?
quitters
fighters
optimists
traitor

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