The American Revolution Review

The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the South partly because the South had many Loyalists.

• True

• False

The American colonies declared independence from Great Britain on July 5, 1775.

• True

• False

The colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British.

• True

• False

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

• True

• False

Benedict Arnold was a Patriot soldier who became a traitor and spied for the British.

• True

• False

After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia.

• True

• False

The 13 warships that the Continental Congress ordered to be built made the American navy a powerful and effective force

• True

• False

Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.

• True

• False

In the early years, the size of the Continental Army dwindled because soldiers left as their year of service was done

• True

• False

At least one-half of all American colonists were Tories (Loyalists).

• True

• False