Ch. 6 American Revolution

A colonist who supported American independence was known as a(n) 

• loyalist.
• patriot.  
• ally.
• mercenary.

Why was Saratoga the turning point of the war?

• Washington tricked Hessian mercenaries

• France and Spain believed Americans could win and formally allied with them

• Cornwallis surrendered

• Francis Marion used guerilla tactics

Who was a privateer captain of the Bonhomme Richard who said, "I have only yet begun to fight!"?

• John Paul Jones

• George Washington

• Francis Marion

• Nathanael Greene

Which is NOT a weakness of the British?

• poor leadership

• long distance to fight away from home

• lack of soldiers and supplies

• support from British citizens

How were the British defeated at Yorktown?

• Washington snuck up on them at Christmas

• Washington inspired his men by reading "The Crisis"

• The French navy and American troops surrounded Cornwallis until he could no longer fight

• Poor communication among British leaders caused Cornwallis to surrender

What was the significance of Frenchman Marquis de Lafayette?

• Spy against the Continental Army

• Served with Washington in the Continental Army

• Trained troops at Valley Forge

• Convinced Spain to ally with the Continental Army

Why did Native Americans side with the British in the war?

• Because Britain paid more than America

• Natives feared Britain would attack their small native tribes if they didn't help

• British was a smaller threat than colonists who take their lands

• Natives believed the British had no chance of winning without native help

What was an American advantage (strength) in the war?

• Better training

• Home field advantage

• Large navy

• Native American alliance

At which battle did Washington's troops defeat Hessian mercenaries?

• Trenton

• Long Island

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

When asked to surrender who responded by saying: "I have not yet begun to fight"?

• Nathan Hale
• Francis Marion
• John Paul Jones
• Roger Sherman