Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

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

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

What prevented the British from being rescued by the British navy?

The blockage of French warships.

If you were an American soldier, would you have persisted through Valley Forge or quit?

Yes, I would have stayed., No, I would have quit.

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

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

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1
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poorly trained soldiers
insufficient supplies
poor leadership
understaffed army
2
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to defeat the British in one large battle
to avoid battles with the British
3
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They had excellent military skills.
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
They were generously paid to join the army.
4
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
inexperienced soldiers
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
weak leadership
5
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
France
Canada
Mexico
Germany
6
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
The Hessians joined the American side.
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
7
What prevented the British from being rescued by the British navy?
There was a storm made the ocean rough.
The British did not have navy support.
The British ran out of supplies.
The blockage of French warships.
8
If you were an American soldier, would you have persisted through Valley Forge or quit?
Yes, I would have stayed.
No, I would have quit.
9
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
mercenaries
guerilla troops
Loyalists
French soldiers
10
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
Other nations became fearful of fight for independence
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
It made other nations fearful of American strength.
It led to the Great Britain giving up its other colonies.

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