Chapter 6: American Revolution

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

• True
• False

Most of the soldiers in the Continental Army signed up for the duration of the war.

• True
• False

A blockade of the American coast by British ships prevented supplies and reinforcement from reaching the Continental Army.

• True
• False

When Congress printed millions of dollars worth of paper money, with little gold and silver to back it up, the price of goods in the colonies dropped.

• True
• False

Not a taking a side or taking neither side means what?

• neutral
• enlist
• deserted
• mercenaries

Leaving the army without permission is what?

• neutral
• enlist
• deserting
• desserting

Another name for a hired soldier?

• neutral
• militia
• privateers
• mercenaries

What was a privately owned warships that helped the Patriots?

• mercenaries
• hessians
• privateers
• militias

What British post was seized by the Patriots before the the victory at Vincennes?

• Yorktown
• Kaskaskia
• Philadelphia
• Saratoga

Which problem caused Congress to stop issuing paper money?

• cold winter
• inflation
• slavery
• soldiers spending too much