GE History Alive Chapter 13 The American Revolution

Overthrowing one government and replacing it with another is called

• a strategy

• a turnover

• a revolution

• an enlistment

The Continental army was made up of

• mercenaries.

• officers

• privateers.

• volunteers.

Thousands of American Indians fought for Great Britain because the British had

• trapped furs for them.

• given them food supplies.

• offered to free them after the war.

• restricted settlement on their land

Why was it hard for the British to replace troops and supplies?

• Their homeland was far away

• They made the loyalists angry.

• They made the loyalists angry.

• Their army was poorly trained.

Which phrase describes a tactic of the Continental Army?

• desire to win

• surprise attacks

• food and supplies

• control of key cities

6 How did some allies help the Continental army?

• supplied soldiers and warships

• borrowed money from colonists

• joined up with American Indians

• captured Canada from the British

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

• The British agreed to end the war.

• The colonial victory persuaded France to give more help

• Washington defeated the German mercenaries.

• The British government took Florida from Spain.

Which of these was NOT an outcome of the Treaty of Paris?

• All slaves in the army were freed.

• Thousands of Loyalist fled.

• The new nation got huge amounts of land.

• Great Britain recognized the United States

Which of these was part of the home front?

• a battlefield

• a family farm

• a warship at sea

• an army camp

What is a FORMAL agreement between two or more nations

• a handshake

• a treaty

• a turning point

• a tactic