The American Revolutionary War

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A weakness of the Continental Army was that it was always short of men, many of its soldiers were untrained for battle, and it suffered from many shortages.

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all are correct

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King George III hired German mercenaries to increase the strength of his army. These mercenaries were called

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Hessians.

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Why did the distance between America and Great Britain weaken the British in the war?

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It was expensive to transport supplies, and news was slow to arrive.

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Lord George Germain's first plan to win the war was to seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts.

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seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts.

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Why did many African Americans become Loyalists?

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The British guaranteed slaves freedom if they fought for them.

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What condition were the Continental Army soldiers in after the New York battle in 1776?

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They had very little clothing, suffered from the poor weather conditions, and were weak from lack of food.

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When the Americans attacked their enemy in Trenton, the Hessians

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surrendered to the Americans.

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At the beginning of the war, the Americans and British both adopted the same military strategy. This strategy was to

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defeat the other side in one big battle.

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Which country became an American ally after the Battle of Saratoga? Options: France, Spain, Prussia, Canada

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France

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Which battle marked the end of war in the North? Options: The Battle of Monmouth, The Battle of Yorktown, The New York Battle

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The Battle of Monmouth