Chapter 6 Section 1 The Early Years

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major advantages the British had over the colonists at the start of the American Revolutionary War?

• Stronger navy, experienced army, wealth, larger population

• Better knowledge of the land, more allies, stronger motivation

• Superior technology, more advanced weapons, better communication

• Greater support from Native Americans, better weather conditions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason some African Americans sided with the Loyalists during the war?

• They were promised freedom by the British

• They wanted to settle in Canada

• They supported the Patriot cause

• They were given land in Sierra Leone

Multiple Select

Which of the following women contributed to the Patriot forces during the war?

• Margaret Corbin

• Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley

• Deborah Sampson

• Betsy Ross

Open Ended

What challenges did the Patriots face during the winter of 1776-1777 that led to a low point in their cause?

Open Ended

Describe how the Americans were able to surprise the British at Trenton and what the outcome was.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were part of the British three-pronged plan to take Albany in 1777?

• General Burgoyne moving south from Canada

• Lieutenant Colonel St. Leger moving east from Lake Ontario

• General Howe moving north from New York City

• General Washington moving south from Boston

Open Ended

Explain how the actions of the Green Mountain Boys affected the British campaign in 1777.

Multiple Choice

Which event marked a turning point in the American Revolutionary War by forcing the British to surrender a large force?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The capture of Philadelphia

• The surprise attack at Trenton

• The capture of Fort Ticonderoga

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a serious disadvantage faced by the colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• Lacked regular army and strong navy

• Short supply of weapons and ammunition

• Much larger population than the British

• Not all were loyal to the cause