Ch. 6 American Revolution

What advantage did the Americans have over the British?

• They were fighting on familiar land.

• Their army and navy were larger than the British army and navy.

• All Americans supported going to war with the British.

In 1777, which country did France consider its main enemy?

• Britain

• Poland

• Spain

• Prussia

Who had the largest and most powerful navy in the world?

• the British

• the French

• the Spanish

• the Americans

Why did the Continental Congress send Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to France in 1777?

• to persuade the French to attack Britain

• to encourage the French to rebel against its monarchy

• to persuade the French to form an alliance with the Americans

What were the conditions like for soldiers at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777?

• The soldiers lived comfortably in well-built stone houses.

• The soldiers were battling the Iroquois.

• The soldiers suffered from the cold and a lack of food.

Which of the following was a role that some women played in the American Revolution?

• ship captain

• spy

• general

• military advisor

A Patriot is a colonist who

• wants self-rule

• wants to remain part of Britain

• is loyal to the king

• fights in the British Army

Why did the Battles of Saratoga mark an important turning point in the American Revolution?

• The American victories convinced both Americans and foreign countries that the United States could win the war.

• The American victories convinced most Native Americans to support the American cause.

• The British victories led Portugal to support the American cause.

• The British victories led Portugal to support the American cause.

Why was fighting against the British Royal Navy a challenge for the Americans?

• The British Royal Navy included French and Spanish vessels.

• The British Royal Navy used privateers to supplement its small fleet.

• The British Royal Navy was the largest and most powerful navy in the world.

What American tactic proved effective against the British Army in the Southern Colonies?

• naval blockades

• sneak attacks by independent military units

• lining up in rows and firing upon the enemy