Revolutionary War

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British?

• supported by the wealth of their large empire

• help of mercenaries and loyalists

• fighting for their independence

• strongest navy in the world

• well-trained army

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots?

• fighting for personal freedom

• plenty of weapons and supplies

• fighting on their own land

• strong leadership of George Washington

What was the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge like for the Continental Army?

• the army struggled at Valley Forge due to supply shortages

• Loyalists were discouraged by reports from Valley Forge

• conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for American independence

• the battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the war

All of the following are true regarding fighting during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT:

• the British formed blockades to stop supplies/troops from reaching Continental Army

• the war was fought on land and at sea

• African Americans fought with the British to gain their freedom

• most Native Americans sided with the Americans

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

• The British recognized the United States as an independent nation

• The British ceded Canada to the United States.

• The French agreed to sell the Louisiana territory to the United States.

• Enslaved Africans gained their freedom in present-day Haiti.

The Hessians were mercenaries the British relied on to fight against the Americans. The Americans lured them away with promises of ___________________.

• land and money

• weapons and supplies

• fame

• freedom

After a string of losses, this American victory boosted morale and confidence in Washington’s leadership.

• Trenton

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

First armed conflict of the war; known as “shot heard round the world.”

• Trenton

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

Washington’s army and French fleet surround main British army in the south. Last major battle before British surrender.

• Trenton

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

A costly British victory (more than 1,000 casualties); Shows that the Americans can put up a fight.

• Trenton

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill