One major advantage for the British Army was that...

The British far outnumbered the Continental Army

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

It was the first time the colonists attacked.

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

At the start the Americans were outmatched but they improved

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

Several Colonies began to take steps to end slavery.

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They hope independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Which statement is true about African Americans and the Revolutionary War?

African Americans fought for both the British and the US.

What happened at Valley Forge?

bad winter which the Continental Army struggled to survive

How did the British tax payers feel about the Revolutionary War?

They were upset with how expensive the war effort was

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out.

What was some of the strengths of the Continental Army?

The soldier were fighting for freedom.

Why did the British people not support the war?

The cost to taxpayers was too high.

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

Why were some colonists eager to join the Continental Army Early on?

They saw it as a chance to get out see new areas

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1
Another problem with the Continental Army was that soldiers often times
Were overpaid
decided to join the British Army
Would enlist for only 6 months
Killed innocent civilians
2
One major advantage for the British Army was that...
The British Army knew the landscape well
The British Army always treated the colonists with respect.
The British Army lacked basic military training
The British far outnumbered the Continental Army
3
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory of Saratoga?
France
Canada
Mexico
Germany
4
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?
It was the first major victory of the British.
It took place on New Year's Eve.
All the above.
It was the first time the colonists attacked.
5
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
At the start the Americans were outmatched but they improved
The Americans outnumbered the British, winning at Yorktown.
The British won every battle until the final one.
British soldiers lost most of the battles vs. the Americans
6
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
Slavery was ablolished throughout the colonies.
African Americans who fought were given their freedom.
They were respected and their brave acts rewarded
Several Colonies began to take steps to end slavery.
7
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.
They had excellent military skills
They were generously paid to join the army
They hope independence would lead to an end of slavery.
8
Which statement is true about African Americans and the Revolutionary War?
African Americans fought for both the British and the US.
African Americans only fought for the British
African Americans did not fight in the Revolutionary War
African Americans only fought for the Continental Army
9
The Treaty of Paris stated that...
G.B. agreed to recognize the US as an independent nation
All of the above
The US agreed to return land and rights to the Loyalists
Britian gave up land claims eat of the Mississippi River
10
What happened at Valley Forge?
bad winter which the Continental Army struggled to survive
The turning point of the war.
Major battle in the war.
The Treaty of Paris was signed.
11
Which of these was a weakness of the continental Army at the start of the war?
Unfamiliar Territory
Long Travel Distances
Supply Shortage
Weak Commander
12
How would you describe the Continental Army at the beginning of the war?
All of the above.
Organized
Unorganized
Discipline
13
How did the British tax payers feel about the Revolutionary War?
they raised money by selling tea for the war effort
None of the above.
They overwhelmingly supported it
They were upset with how expensive the war effort was
14
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the british.
to avoid battles with the British
to defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out.
15
What was some of the strengths of the Continental Army?
The soldier were fighting for freedom.
They were fighting for King George III
Each soldier received a year of training before fighting
They were being paid in schillings
16
Why did the British people not support the war?
The cost to taxpayers was too high.
They wanted Americans to have their independence.
They planned to move to America
The king was unpopular
17
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The British were forced to abandon NY and NJ.
The Hessians joined the American side
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
It proved that Gen. Washinton was wrong about his soldiers
18
Why were some colonists eager to join the Continental Army Early on?
None of the above.
They saw it as a chance to get out see new areas
They were paid $1000 a day
They were given large estates to live in
19
Which country secretly gave the Continental Army supplies and money?
Spain
Germany
Great Britian
France
20
Who were the Hessians?
Colonial Militiamen
British Soldiers
Hired German soldiers
Loyalists

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