Topic 4 Lesson 8: The American Victory

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Which statement best describes Native American involvement in the Revolutionary War? Options: Much of the fighting that involved Native Americans took place west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Much of the fighting that involved Native Americans took place west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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During the Revolutionary War, the Congress authorized the use of privateers to

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capture British merchant ships and seize their cargo

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The British counted on strong Loyalist support in the South, but instead

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small, quick bands of Patriots repeatedly attacked British troops.

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The worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War occurred at

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Charles Town.

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Why did Washington’s attack at Yorktown surprise the British? The British were unaware that France had sent warships to aid the Patriots, The British thought Washington was on the verge of surrendering entirely., The British thought Loyalist support in the South would prevent an attack there, The British were expecting Washington to attack at New York City instead.

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The British were expecting Washington to attack at New York City instead.

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What is likely the most important reason why America won the Revolutionary War? Options: The Patriots believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the British, The strong Continental navy successfully prevented supplies from reaching British troops, The Continental Army possessed superior firepower and advanced weapons, The collapse of Loyalist support as the war progressed destroyed British morale.

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The Patriots believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the British