Crash Course U.S. History - Who Won the American Revolution?

Question 1

What was the Hessian mercenaries main motive for fighting alongside the British?

Accepted Answer

money

Question 2

After this key victory the French began financially supporting the Americans.

Accepted Answer

Saratoga

Question 3

The British, and eventually the Americans, promised this to slaves who fought for their sides.

Accepted Answer

freedom

Question 4

After General Cornwallis lost this battle the British were essentially defeated.

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 5

This battle showed the British that this would not be an easy war.

Accepted Answer

Bunker Hill

Question 6

This is where the "shot heard round the world" was fired.

Accepted Answer

Lexington and Concord

Question 7

This person was the leader of the Continental Army.

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 8

These rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT ___.

Accepted Answer

property

Question 9

Advantages for the Americans included all of the following EXCEPT ___.

Accepted Answer

a strong navy

Question 10

"Common Sense" played an important role in...

Accepted Answer

moving toward independence.

Questions 10