TCI Lesson 7: The American Revolution

Front

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
Options: supply shortages, weak commanders, unfamiliar territory, long travel distances

Back

supply shortages

Front

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

Back

poor leadership

Front

Why did many of the British people not support war?

Back

The cost to taxpayers was too high

Front

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

Back

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

Front

Which of these belongs in the place of the question mark in the diagram? Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies, Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery, African Americans who fought were given their freedom, African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded

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Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

Front

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

Back

They hoped independence would lead to the end of slavery.

Front

What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, NY, in August 1776?

Back

inexperienced soldiers

Front

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

Back

quitters

Front

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

Back

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

Front

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga? Options: British troops gained confidence, General Burgoyne resigned his post, Great Britain withdrew from Canada, European countries came to the aid of America

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European countries came to the aid of America