SS Test 3- Battles of the Revolution

What strategy did George Washington and the Patriots use during the American Revolution?

• Washington relied on his large and well-organized army to with the war.

• Washington fought defensively, and tried to control rivers, ports, or roads that led to supplies.

• Washington let the American Allies lead the army.

Who were the American allies in the war?

• British, Spanish, Native Americans

• French, Dutch, Spanish

• Enslaved Americans, British, French

What were privateers?

• American ships that were privately owned and were allowed to capture British ships (and keep the supplies).

• British Navy Ships

• Ships from France

Who led the Patriots in the Battle of Saratoga?

• John Howe and George Washington

• Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates

• John Salley and Benjamin Greene

Which of the following sentences are an example of the harsh conditions the American soldiers faced? (MORE than ONE right answer)

• General Washington made a bold plan.

• We took more than 1,000 prisoners today! At last, we had a victory!

• We crossed the frozen Delaware River, and faced a harsh Winter storm.

• In the winter of 1776, we did not have enough clothing to keep us warm or wood for the fire.

Which of these is NOT a role that Martha Washington played in the American Revolution?

• She stood in for George Washington when he was away.

• She spent a lot of time with sick or injured soldiers.

• She organized soldiers' wives into groups that knitted clothing for the soldiers during the War.

• She fought in the Battle of Saratoga.

How did Benedict Arnold betray (or hurt) his country during the war?

• He planned to turn over West Point to the British when was placed in command.

• He led the Patriots to victory at Saratoga.

• He was promoted to Major General.

During the American Revolution, The British Army asked enslaved Americans to join their side as soldiers. They did not promise them their freedom.

• True

• False

In 1778, _________ voted to officially enlist enslaved people in the military. It was a fine outfit of soldiers loyal to the fight for independence.

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Rhode Island

• North Carolina

How did the Americans use geography to win the Battle of Yorktown? (There is MORE than one right answer.)

• George Washington's men marched to Yorktown by land pushing in on the British.

• The French sailed to Yorktown by sea, trapping the British.

• The British flew to Yorktown avoiding the Americans entirely.

• Nathanael Greene was defeated by the British in the South.