What is the significance of the battle of Saratoga?

It was a turning point & caused the French to decided to help the colonist

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

It encouraged other nations to fight for independence

Which statement describes Washington’s new military strategy after the Battle of New York?

To fight a defensive war and tire the British out.

After fighting side by side with African Americans, people began to change their viewpoint. This led colonies to...

Take steps towards ending slavery

Which of these best describes the progress of the war?

At the beginning, the U.S. were outnumbered but they eventually improved

According to the map below, what happened to the British at Yorktown?

British were surrounded and had no way to retreat

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

Land east of the Mississippi River

The harsh winter at Valley Forge had what effect on the Continental Army?

It helped soldiers gather strength to continue.

Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Yorktown?

The British surrendered to the Americans

Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Trenton and Princeton?

Americans gained more confidence and their Patriotism grew stronger

Why did the British plans during the Battles of Saratoga fail?

General Howe went to Philadelphia instead of New York

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1
What is the significance of the battle of Saratoga?
It was a turning point & caused the French to decided to help the colonist
It was a turning point because & British to decided to help the colonist
It was turning point & caused the Spanish to help the colonist
It was a turning point because the Germans decided to help the colonist
2
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It led to Great Britain giving its other countries
It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
It encouraged other nations to fight for independence
It made other nations fearful of American strength
3
Which statement describes Washington’s new military strategy after the Battle of New York?
To avoid battles with the British
To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British.
To defeat the British in one larger battle.
To fight a defensive war and tire the British out.
4
After fighting side by side with African Americans, people began to change their viewpoint. This led colonies to...
Take steps towards ending slavery
Allow marriage between Whites and African Americans
Giving all African Americans equal rights
They didn't begin to change their viewpoint
5
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Weak commander
Long Travel Distances
Supply shortages
Unfamiliar territory
6
What day did Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River to execute a surprise attack in Trenton?
February 25th, 1776
February 26th, 1776
December 25th, 1776
December 24th, 1776
7
Which of these best describes the progress of the war?
The British soldiers lost most of the battles against American soldiers
At the beginning, the U.S. were outnumbered but they eventually improved
The U.S. outnumber the British and defeat them in Yorktown
The British won every battle in the war
8
According to the map below, what happened to the British at Yorktown?
British were surrounded and had no way to retreat
French were surrounded and had no way to retreat
Americans were surrounded and had no way to retreat
British pushed back the Americans and stopped their attack.
9
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
The British land in Canada
The right to punish the Loyalists.
Land east of the Mississippi River
The return of taxes paid to Great Britain.
10
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Poor Leadership
Understaffed Army
Poorly Trained Soldiers
Insufficient Supplies
11
Who won the Battle of Trenton in 1776?
It was a draw
The French Army
The British Army
The Continental Army
12
The French became allies with the Americans after seeing our fighting efforts in which battle?
Battle of Yorktown
Battles of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Trenton
13
Which countries joined the American side and became our allies?
France and Italy
German and Spain
France and Spain
Italy and Spain
14
The harsh winter at Valley Forge had what effect on the Continental Army?
Many soldiers gave up and retreated.
It helped soldiers gather strength to continue.
Washington begged the soldiers to stay and fight but without success.
The British sold Americans food for high profits.
15
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the American troops losing hope in 1776?
Lack of Food
Environmental Conditions
Many defeats on the battlefield
Poor Leadership
16
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Yorktown?
France gained some of the British territories in North America
The Americans surrendered to the British
Spain gained some of the British territories in North America
The British surrendered to the Americans
17
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Trenton and Princeton?
British captured over 300 American troops and keep them as prisoners
The French joined the war as allies to the Americans
Americans captured German troops and convinced them to join our side
Americans gained more confidence and their Patriotism grew stronger
18
What Treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of London
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of New York
19
What did most troops die of during the American Revolution?
Combat
Diseases
Being British Prisoners
Friendly Fire
20
Why did the British plans during the Battles of Saratoga fail?
General Burgoyne never made it to the Hudson River
General Howe went to Philadelphia instead of New York
Washington had trapped the British in New York
The French navy stopped the British from entering New England

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