Chp. 7 American Revolution Test Review

Front

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Options:
they were often short of supplies,
poor leadership,
they weren't familiar with the land they were fighting on,
they had to travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fight

Back

they were often short of supplies

Front

Which of these was a weakness of the British troops? poor leadership, short of men, lack of supplies, untrained and undisciplined soldiers

Back

poor leadership

Front

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

Back

They didn't want to pay taxes for the war.

Front

What happened after the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

Back

It boosted the confidence that the Americans could defeat the British.

Front

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

Back

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery in America.

Front

German soldiers hired by George III to smash Colonial rebellion, proved good in mechanical sense but they were more concerned about money than duty.

Back

Hessians

Front

Why did the Americans lose the Battle of New York in August 1776?

Back

Soldiers in the Continental army were outnumbered and inexperienced.

Front

Which word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"?

Back

quitters

Front

What was Washington's military strategy after 1776?

Back

He wanted to fight a defensive war that would tire the British out.

Front

Why is the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

Back

European countries, like France and Spain, became allies of America.