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1
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
weak commander
long travel distances
supply shortages
no internet
2
What battle did Americans chase retreating British across New Jersey & pushed back to New York?
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Guilford's Courthouse
3
What factor led many African-Americans to choose to be Loyalists during the war?
They were offered more gold & glory to fight for "the Crown"
Slaves of Patriots were offered freedom to join the British
They were personally loyal to King George III
They were patriotic and wanted to help the cause of freedom
4
Around how many Loyalists and African Americans left the Colonies for British Canada?
80,000
20,000
100,000
1,000
5
Why did the British change their strategy to attack the South?
The American army was small
There were many Loyalists there
Morale was low in the American army
Some of their best generals were positioned there
6
The battle that effectively ended the war was _________.
Monmouth
Yorktown
Saratoga
Trenton
7
Friedrich von Steuben and Marquis de Lafayette were valuable to the Americans because they
worked as diplomats for their countries
were spies
helped train soldiers
provided uniforms
8
What battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Monmouth
Bunker Hill
9
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
inexperienced soldiers
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
10
Where did Americans win after crossing Delaware River Xmas night and surprised the Hessians
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Charleston
Battle of Cowpens
11
The winter at ________ was a difficult time for American troops, many starved or froze to death
Valley Forge
Miami
Princeton
Philadelphia
12
Who was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" for his guerrilla warfare and elusive tactics?
George Washington
Nathaniel Greene
David Burgoyne
Francis Marion
13
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It proved General Washington was wrong about his soldiers
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
The Hessians joined the American side
14
One British strategy was to
use guerrilla warfare tactics
divide rebels by taking control of the Hudson River Valley
take them chicken nuggets
take control of the Mississippi River to cut off supplies
15
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
insufficient supplies
understaffed army
they stood no chance without Mr. Butler the GOAT
16
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They were generously paid to join the army
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
They had excellent military skills
17
How did Ben Franklin help the American war effort?
By convincing the French government to aid the colonist
By serving as a general in the Continental Army
By making sure troops had crisp chicken nuggets
By serving as President of the Continental Congress
18
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
to avoid battles with the British
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to lay off the pizza with extra pepperoni
to defeat the British in one large battle
19
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
The cost to taxpayers was too high
They wanted the Americans to have their independence
They planned to move to America
The king was unpopular
20
Place the following events in sequence: A)Yorktown B) Bunker Hill; C) Battle of Lexington
B,A,C
C,A,B
C,B,A
B,C,A
21
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence
General Burgoyne resigned his post
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America
22
What do the Battle of Trenton, Princeton, and the Battle of Saratoga all have in common?
They were all British victories
They all sound like beautiful places to visit
There were no deaths in each of them
American victories that motivated troops
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