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

European countries came to the aid of America.

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

At beginning, Americans were outmatched but tactics improved

How were the British defeated at Yorktown?

The British troops were outnumbered and surrounded..

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 African Americans helping the cause of independence?

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery.

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

land east of the Mississippi River

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Chapter 7 Quiz: The American Revolution 1

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1
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence
General Burgoyne resigned his post.
European countries came to the aid of America.
Great Britain withdrew from Canada.
2
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
weak commander
3
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
British soldiers lost most of the battles .
Americans outnumber British and defeated them at Yorktown
At beginning, Americans were outmatched but tactics improved
The British won every battle until the final one.
4
How were the British defeated at Yorktown?
The British agreed that the Americans earned independence
The British troops were outnumbered and surrounded..
The British lost interest in the war.
The British ran out of ammunition.
5
Which word best describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot?"
quitters
optimists
fighters
traitors
6
In what colonial region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
New England Colonies
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
7
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They planned to move to America.
They wanted the Americans to have their independence.
The king was unpopular.
The cost to taxpayers was too high.
8
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery.
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies.
African Americans who fought were given their freedom.
African Americans were respected and brave acts rewarded
9
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
the right to punish Loyalists
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
land east of the Mississippi River
British land to Canada
10
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
poor communication
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
unfamiliar territory

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