How did General Howe order the British to stop attacking in the New York Battle?

He expected General Washington to surrender

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

European countries came to the aid of America

Why did Cornwallis eventually surrender to America?

The British navy never came to his rescue

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

Encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

Washington's army crossed the Delaware and captured 800 Hessians. This victory...

gave hope to the Americans after the defeat at New York

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

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

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

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

which statement best describes the outcome of Bunker Hill?

The Americans ran out of gunpowder

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

Americans were outmatched but improved their tactics

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

land east of the Mississippi River

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

The cost to taxpayers was too high

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1
How did General Howe order the British to stop attacking in the New York Battle?
He realized British were running out of supplies
He expected General Washington to surrender
He wanted to trick Washington to surprise attack later
He waned to save his troops for later battles
2
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
insufficient supplies
understaffed army
poorly trained soldiers
3
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
long travel distances
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
4
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
5
Who is the famous traitor who switched sides midway through the war?
Charles Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
Benedict Arnold
Lord George Germain
6
Who wrote The Crisis?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
7
King George III hired 30,000 mercenaries called Hessians from where?
The Colonies
Spain
France
Germany
8
Who was the Swamp Fox?
Francis Marion
General Gates
George Washington
General Sullivan
9
Why did Cornwallis eventually surrender to America?
The British navy told him to surrender
The British navy never came to his rescue
The British navy lost all of their supplies in a storm
The British navy was captured by guerrillas
10
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
Loyalists
guerrilla troops
French soldiers
mercenaries
11
What caused a majority of the deaths in the Revolutionary war?
Being Held Captive
Poor Judgement
Disease
Battle Wounds
12
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
Encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
make citizens of other nations fearful of a fight
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
It made the nations fearful of American strength
13
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 avoid battles with the British
to defeat the British in one large battle
14
Washington's army crossed the Delaware and captured 800 Hessians. This victory...
motivated the British to fight more vigorously
gave hope to the Americans after the defeat at New York
Depleted all of Washington's supplies and hurt the americans
ended the war
15
What caused the Americans defeat in Brooklyn, New York?
inexperienced soldiers
undisciplined enemy
unmotivated troops
weak leadership
16
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The Hessians joined the American side
The British were forced to leave New York and New Jersey
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
17
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
African Americans were respected and their brave acts reward
African Americans who fought were given freedom
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
18
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in New York?
not enough soldiers
unfamiliar territory
insufficient supplies
poor communication
19
which statement best describes the outcome of Bunker Hill?
The Americans ran after the first few shots
The Americans ran out of gunpowder
The Americans overwhelmed the British
The British routed the Americans on the first attack
20
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
21
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
Americans were outmatched but improved their tactics
The British won every battle until the final one.
British soldiers lost because the Americans were disciplined
Americans outnumbered the British defeating them at Yorktown
22
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory of Saratoga?
Mexico
France
Germany
Canada
23
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to Americans?
The return of taxes paid to Great Britain
the right to punish the Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
British land in Canada
24
Leading up to the American Revolution, what pamphlet encouraged the colonies to fight?
Olive Branch Petition by Ben Franklin
The Stand by Stephen King
Emancipation Proclamation by Abe Lincoln
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
25
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They wanted the Americans to have their independence.
The king was unpopular
The cost to taxpayers was too high
They planned to move to America
26
After declaring independence, the Continental Congress chose ? to be the leader against British
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
Nathaniel Greene
George Washington

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