Search Header Logo
5.7 Enlisting European Help

5.7 Enlisting European Help

Assessment

Presentation

Social Studies

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Jill Imbody

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

19 Slides • 8 Questions

1

media

2

media

3

media

4

Dropdown

The Battle of ​
was significant because it was the turning point where ​
allied with the American Colonist.

5

media

6

media

7

media

8

media

9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why the French decided to form an alliance with the Americans during the Revolution?

1

They wanted to expand their territory in America.

2

They were enemies of the British and saw an opportunity to weaken them.

3

They wanted to spread their culture to the colonies.

4

They were promised land by the Americans.

10

media

11

media

12

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Alliance?

1

to establish trade agreements

2

to negotiate peace with Native American groups

3

to form a military alliance against Great Britain

4

to create a new American government

13

media

14

15

media

16

media

17

media

18

Open Ended

Discuss one major trade problem faced by the United States during the war, even with help from France and Spain.

19

media

20

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main trade problems faced by the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

1

Difficulty importing weapons, ammunition, and food due to British blockades

2

Shortage of soldiers for the war effort

3

Lack of communication between colonies

4

Overproduction of goods for export

21

media

22

Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct costs of war for the American colonies?

1

Destruction of towns and farms

2

Increased need for medical supplies

3

Stable currency

4

Outbreak of diseases

23

media

24

media

25

Fill in the Blank

Congress turned to American citizens for help, especially to raise funds for the war. One notable financier was ___, who was never paid back for his contributions.

26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, do you think, was a direct financial consequence of the American Revolution for the new United States?

1

surplus of funds

2

decreased taxes

3

massive national debt

4

economic prosperity

27

media
media

Show answer

Auto Play

Slide 1 / 27

SLIDE