Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war? supply shortages, weak commander, unfamiliar territory, long travel distances
TCI 7 American Revolution

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supply shortages
2.
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At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops? Options: poor leadership, understaffed army, insufficient supplies, poorly trained soldiers
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poor leadership
3.
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Why did many of the British people not support the war? Options: The king was unpopular, They planned to move to America, The cost to taxpayers was too high, They wanted the Americans to have their independence
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The cost to taxpayers was too high
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What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
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It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
5.
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Why did African Americans join the Continental army? Options: They had excellent military skills, 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
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They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
6.
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Which word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"?
Options: traitors, fighters, quitters, optimists
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quitters
7.
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Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776? Options: to avoid battles with the British, to defeat the British in one large battle, to fight a defensive war and tire the British out, to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
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to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
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