Chapter 7 The Revolutionary War

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Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

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

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Which of these belongs in place of the question mark?
Options:
Slavery was abolished throughout all of the colonies
Six colonies began to take steps to end slavery
The Continental Army was a haven for runaway slaves
African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded by everyone in America

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Six colonies began to take steps to end slavery

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

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European countries became allies of America

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Who became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

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France

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Which of these tells the story of how the war went from start to finish? Options: The British won all the battles until the last one, The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the well-trained and experienced Americans soldiers, At the start, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and battle plans improved, The Americans had more soldiers than the British and finally defeated them at the Battle of New York

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At the start, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and battle plans improved

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How did the American Revolution effect other parts of the world?

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It inspired other nations to fight for their freedom and independence.

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Besides freedom, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

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land to the east of the Mississippi River

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Which army possessed more training and experience: Continental Army or Redcoats?

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Redcoats

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Which army could draw on more supplies?

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Redcoats

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Which army was better paid?

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Redcoats