Revolutionary War CFU

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A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

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Saratoga

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Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army achieved victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

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Yorktown, Virginia

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George Washington and his demoralized troops spent a hard winter in _____, Pennsylvania, where they dealt with disease, harsh weather, and low morale.

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Valley Forge

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Which document recognized American independence, gave Americans all land east of Mississippi River and north of Florida, and evacuated forts occupied by the British?

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

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What country joined the American side after the Battle of Saratoga? Options: France, Spain, Germany, Britain

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France

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What is the importance of the Declaration of Independence?

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Formal announcement of America’s independence from Great Britain.

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What are the unalienable rights of citizens?

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Which of the following answers explains why the Americans won the Battle of Yorktown? They used guerilla tactics, Washington surrounded the British, and the French navy blocked the bay., The Patriots fought the British on open fields of the South., It was a surprise attack on the British.

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Washington surrounded the British, and the French navy blocked the bay.

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France aided the Continental Army and the American War for Independence with Britain because...

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They wanted revenge for the French and Indian War

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True or False: The surrender by the British at Yorktown on October 19, 1781 ultimately led to negotiations for peace with the British and the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

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True