American Revolution SSUSH 4c.

What were the two distinct groups that composed the Revolutionary Armies?

• Continental Army and British Army

• State militias and Continental Army

• French Army and British Army

• Continental Army and French Army

Why were the militia groups notoriously unreliable in battle?

• They lacked weapons and uniforms

• They had poor training

• They were not motivated to fight

• They were not well organized

How long were the enlistments in the newly created Continental Army?

• One to three months

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• Five to ten years

What was a bigger danger than the British Army for the Continental Army?

• Lack of supplies

• Disease

• Lack of training

• Desertion

Where was the American Army encamped during the winter months of 1777-1778?

• Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

• Saratoga, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Central New York

Who arrived at Valley Forge to assist Washington in training the soldiers?

• George Washington

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Benjamin Franklin

Who created a military drill manual critical for the maneuver and fire tactics of eighteenth century warfare?

• George Washington

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Benjamin Franklin

Who worked closely with George Washington and helped to secure French resources?

• George Washington

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Benjamin Franklin

What is one reason why George Washington was a successful military commander?

• He had unlimited resources

• He had the best training

• He recognized his force's limitations

• He had the largest army