Ch. 13: The American Revolution

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

• All slaves in the army were freed.

• Thousands of Loyalists fled.

• The new nation got huge amounts of land.

• Great Britain recognized the United States.

African-Americans were offered ___________ if they fought for the British.

• extra money and food

• guaranteed freedom

• land for farming

• gold and jewels

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point?

• The British agreed to end the war.

• George Washington defeated the German mercenaries.

• The colonial victory persuaded France to give more help.

• The British government took Florida from Spain.

The famous midnight crossing of the Delaware River by George Washington and his troops was to surprise attack the _____________ in Trenton?

• Loyalists

• British troops

• American Indians

• Hessians

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

Who did Congress send to Paris, France to seek support and ask for their help?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Burgoyne

• Benjamin Franklin

Which phrase describes a tactic of the Continental army?

• desire to win

• surprise attacks

• food and supplies

• control of key cities

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

• Their homeland was far away.

• They made the Loyalists angry.

• Parliament would not pay them.

• Their army was poorly trained.

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.

The Continental army was made up of

• mercenaries.

• officers.

• privateers.

• volunteers.