American Revolution

Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain.

• defense of their own land, principles and beliefs
• support from France
• superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience
• strong leadership from men like George Washington

The following were disadvantages of the British Army except which one?

• poor communication with leaders and supply line
• bright uniforms that stood out in had bright uniforms that stood out in the woods 
• were unfamiliar with the land
• wealth 

The following was a tactic implemented by the Continental Army during the American Revolution especially in the South?

• eliminate (kill) leaders/generals

• guerrilla warfare

• trench warfare

• spy techniques

Trenton

• Kept the British from splitting New England from the other colonies
• Winter encampment where soldiers suffered from cold, hunger, and disease
• George Washington led his troops across the Delaware river to attack
• A.  Was the final major battle of the Revolution

Valley Forge

• Was the final major battle of the Revolution
• Kept the British from splitting New England from the other colonies
• Winter encampment where soldiers suffered from cold, hunger, and disease
• Patriots held off the British until they ran out of ammunition

Washington's army was called:

• Revolutionary army
• British army
• Continental army

Professional German soldiers used by the British

• sell swords

• hessian mercenaries

• militia

• lobsterbacks

The defeat of General Burgoyne at this battle would be a major turning point in the war and encourage foreign aid

• Philadelphia

• Harrisburg

• Saratoga

• New york

Why did the British think they would easily win the war against America?

• they cheated
• they were a bigger country
• they had the most powerful army in the world
• they owned America

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory that boosted morale at

• Germantown.

• Philadelphia.

• Saratoga.

• Trenton.