american Revolution

The main American strength when the war began was

• an army of well-trained militia volunteers.
• a large and powerful navy.
• an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
• a large supply of guns and bullets.

Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

• independence would lead to the end of slavery.
• they could return to Africa after the war.
• Congress would give them land for their service.
• Britain would grant them their freedom.

After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to

• starve the British out of New York City.
• defeat the British in one large battle.
• avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe.
• fight a defensive war and tire the British out.

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

• brought France into the war as an American ally.
• ended General Burgoyne's career.
• liberated Georgia from British control.
• forced the British to leave Canada.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
• The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
• Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
• Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.

Location of winter encampment of the Continental Army which was a low point during the war.

• Valley Forge
• Monmouth
• Saratoga
• New York

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Guilford Courthouse

• Trenton

• Yorktown

• Lexington & Concord

I made a midnight ride to warn the countryside of a British attack.

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• King George III

I was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

• Ben Franklin

• King George III

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

Which group wanted independence from England?

• Loyalist

• Patriot