Lesson 7 The American Revolution

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages

• weak commander

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

• poor leadership

• understaffed army

• insufficient supplies

• poorly trained soldiers

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

• The king was unpopular.

• They planned to move to America.

• The cost to taxpayers was too high.

• They wanted the Americans to have their independence.

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• The Hessians joined the American side.

• It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

• It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.

• The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

• They had excellent military skills.

• They were generously paid to join the army.

• They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.

• They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

• to avoid battles with the British

• to defeat the British in one large battle

• to fight a defensive war and tire the British out.

• to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British.

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence.

• General Burgoyne resigned his post.

• Great Britain withdrew from Canada.

• European countries came to the aid of America.

Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

• Germany

Which group prevented a British victory in the South?

• Loyalists

• mercenaries

• French soldiers

• guerrilla troops

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

• The British won every battle until the final one.

• The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers.

• At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.

• The Americans outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown.