arguments for continuing to fight

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

brought France into the war as an American ally

After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to

fight a defensive war and tire the British out

The main American strength when the war began was

an able and inspiring leader in George Washington

American victories at Trenton and Princeton

showed that Americans could beat the British & their allies

In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and

all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River

What is the main idea of the second section of the passage?

We value most what we struggle hardest to achieve.

Many African-Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

independence would lead to the end of slavery

What was the outcome of this battle?

Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.

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1
The passage contains
opinions about what to do next
arguments for continuing to fight
anti-British propaganda
facts about the Continental army
2
Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following EXCEPT
better led
better equipped
better fed
better trained
3
"Summer soldiers" and "sunshine patriots" might best be described as
fighters
quitters
traitors
optimists
4
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it
ended General Burgoyne's career
liberated Georgia from British control
forced the British to leave Canada
brought France into the war as an American ally
5
After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to
starve the British out of New York City
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe
defeat the British in one large battle
fight a defensive war and tire the British out
6
The main American strength when the war began was
an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
a large supply of guns and bullets.
an army of well-trained militia volunteers.
a large and powerful army
7
American victories at Trenton and Princeton
forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey
proved that Washington could not trust his men to fight
convinced Spain to side with the US
showed that Americans could beat the British & their allies
8
In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
a pledge that future probs w/ Britain be settled peacefully
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war
all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
9
What is the main idea of the second section of the passage?
Living under tyranny is like living in hell
We value most what we get with the least effort.
The harder the struggle, the more we want to give up.
We value most what we struggle hardest to achieve.
10
What is the best synonym for try as it is used in the first line?
test
taste
judge
attempt
11
In which state did this battle take place?
New Jersey
Georgia
Virginia
New York
12
How many troops did Cornwallis have?
7,000
9,000
8,000
5,000
13
Many African-Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that
they could return to Africa after the war
Congress would give them land for their service
independence would lead to the end of slavery
Britain would grant them their freedom
14
The American cause in the South was kept alive by
guerrilla tactics
Hessian mercenaries
foreign volunteers
Loyalists
15
The passage was written to
inform
amuse
persuade
discourage
16
What was the outcome of this battle?
Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.
Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
17
Which three countries were involved in this battle?
Germany, Britain, and US
Britain, France, and US
Germany, France, and US
France, Spain, US

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