GE History Alive Chapter 13 The American Revolution

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Overthrowing one government and replacing it with another is called

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a revolution

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The Continental army was made up of

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volunteers.

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Thousands of American Indians fought for Great Britain because the British had restricted settlement on their land.

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restricted settlement on their land

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Why was it hard for the British to replace troops and supplies?

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Their homeland was far away

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Which phrase describes a tactic of the Continental Army?

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surprise attacks

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How did some allies help the Continental army?

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supplied soldiers and warships

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

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The colonial victory persuaded France to give more help.

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Which of these was NOT an outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
- All slaves in the army were freed.
- Thousands of Loyalist fled.
- The new nation got huge amounts of land.
- Great Britain recognized the United States

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All slaves in the army were freed.

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Which of these was part of the home front? a battlefield, a family farm, a warship at sea, an army camp

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a family farm

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What is a FORMAL agreement between two or more nations?

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a treaty