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 traveled 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 to 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

Africans Americans helping the cause for independence

• Slavery was abolished through the colonies

• Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

• African Americans who fought were given their freedom

• African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded

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 slavement

• They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

What Caused the American defeat in Brooklyn,New York, in August 1776?

• weak leadership

• Unmotivated troops

• Indisciplined Enemy

• Inexperienced soldiers

• "The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country."
• Which Word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot?

• Traitors

• fighters

• Quitters

• Optimists

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 defensive war and tire the British out

• to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

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

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

• Germany