American Revolution Review

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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

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brought France into the war as an American ally.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

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Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.

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Who wrote "The Crisis" and "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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Location of winter encampment of the Continental Army which was a low point during the war.

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Valley Forge

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who was the officer that turned against Americans and joined the British Army?

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Benedict Arnold

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Continental Army commander who defeated the Hessians at Trenton on Christmas.

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George Washington

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Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide and was instrumental in cornering Cornwallis at Yorktown?

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Marquis de Lafeyette

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What was used to pay troops which became useless by the end of the war?

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continentals

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Which country did NOT help the Americans during the war? Options: Portugal, Spain, France, Poland

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Portugal