5.7 Enlisting European Help

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The Battle of ​

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was significant because it was the turning point where ​

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allied with the American Colonist.

Multiple Choice

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

• They wanted to expand their territory in America.

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

• They wanted to spread their culture to the colonies.

• They were promised land by the Americans.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Alliance?

• to establish trade agreements

• to negotiate peace with Native American groups

• to form a military alliance against Great Britain

• to create a new American government

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

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

• Shortage of soldiers for the war effort

• Lack of communication between colonies

• Overproduction of goods for export

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

• Destruction of towns and farms

• Increased need for medical supplies

• Stable currency

• Outbreak of diseases

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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.

Multiple Choice

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

• surplus of funds

• decreased taxes

• massive national debt

• economic prosperity