American Revolution

The British had many advantages in the war, including ____.

• home field advantage

• support of the French

• men anxious to be in the army

• a strong navy and well-trained army

Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called

• Separatists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Sons of Liberty

What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

• Tories

• Patriots

• Separatists

• Loyalists

What was the biggest Patriot advantage in the war?

• The Patriot soldiers had better training than the British soldiers

• They were fighting on their own land

• The Americans had the support of the Spanish

• They were equipped with better guns

Which of the following was not an advantage for the Americans at the start of the American

Revolution?

• They had a larger population than the British.

• They were fighting on their land and they knew the land well.

• They had a great general in George Washington.

• They were fighting for their homes and for freedom.

Which three statements are true of the picture below…

• French and Indian War – Washington – Ft Duquesne

• Revolutionary War – Boston Tea Party – Freezing temperatures

• Revolutionary War – Valley Forge – Crossing the Delaware River

• Revolutionary War – Washington – Crossing the Delaware River

In which battle did Washington cross the Delaware River and ambush the British?

• Battle of Princeton

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

• Germantown.

• Philadelphia.

• Saratoga.

• Trenton.

Why was the American victory at Saratoga a turning point of the war?

• King George III agreed to give the Americans their independence after the battle at

  Saratoga.

• General Howe met with General Washington after the battle at Saratoga.

• The French announced their support for the Americans after the battle at Saratoga.

• The Americans convinced the British forces to give up after the battle at Saratoga.

What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• The Americans defeated the British, ending the American Revolution and verifying

  America’s independence from Britain.

• The British defeated the Americans, but suffered heavy losses. They realized that

  defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy.

• George Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night, surprising

  the Hessians and defeating them, thus boosting American morale.

• It was the turning point of the American Revolution as the American victory convinced

  France to join the war to assist the Americans.

• “The shot heard ‘round the world” started the American Revolution.