Fighting The Revolutionary War

Which battle that took place during the American Revolution briefly boosted colonial morale?

• the Battle of Saratoga

• the Battle of Trenton

• the Battle of Long Island

Victories in which of the following battles prompted foreign nations to support the Continental army?

• the battles of Harlem Heights and Fort Lee

• the battles of Harlem Heights and Trenton

• the battles of Princeton and Trenton

The British army responded to the colonial victory at Trenton by

• recapturing the town

• capturing Fort Lee

• converging in New York

As a result of the battles of Trenton and Princeton during the American Revolution,

• the morale of the Continental army suffered

• more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army.

• France helped supply the British army

Which of the following locations served as the headquarters for General Washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

• Harlem Heights, New York

• Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

• Fort Lee, New Jersey

Britain reacted to the American Declaration of Independence by

• gathering its military forces in Boston

• gathering its military forces in New York.

• granting the colonies independence.

Which of the following best describes the first major battle of the American Revolution?

• it occurred on Long Island, where the colonists defeated the British.

• It occurred on Long Island, where the British defeated the colonists.

• It occurred at Harlem Heights, where the colonists defeated the British

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

• General Washington set up headquarters in New Jersey.

• the colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence

• General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania

Which of the following best describes the first two years of the American Revolution?

• The Continental army faced defeat nearly every time they fought the British

• A string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close

• Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats

Which of the following pairs of countries became colonial allies during the American Revolution?

• France and Spain

• France and Great Britain

• Russia and Spain