Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages

• weak commander

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of British troops?

• poor leadership

• understaffed army

• insufficient supplies

• poorly trained soldiers

Why did many people in Britain not support the war?

• the king was unpopular

• they planned to move to America

• the cost to taxpayers was too high

• they wanted 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

What was the result of African Americans helping the cause for independence?

• slavery was abolished throughout 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 enslavement

• 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

• undisciplined enemy

• inexperienced soldiers

Thomas Paine would describe a "summer soldier and sunshine patriot as a ________.

• traitor

• fighter

• quitter

• optimist

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 a defensive war and tire the British out

• to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence

• General Burgoyne resigned his post

• Great Britain withdrew from Canada

• European countries came to the aid of America