The American Revolution: The Conclusion

How did the Continental Army do at the BEGINNING of the war?

• They were beating Great Britain.

• They did not do well.

• They were tied with Great Britain.

What problems did the Continental Army face? Select ALL that apply.

• Loyalist

• Mercenaries

• limited supplies

• Great Britain's large navy

• Lack of support from the colonists

In the beginning, the British army ___________ most of the battles

• won

• lost

• tied

• stole

The British Army was very ____________ and very well ______________ to fight.

• small; trained

• large; trained

• eager; trained

• tired; trained

African Americans fought for _____________.

• Americans

• the British

• Loyalists

• Americans and the British

British promised ____________ to the African Americans who fought in the war.

• homes

• money

• freedom

• food

What role did women have in the Revolutionary War? Select ALL that apply.

• They served as nurses

• They were not involved in the war
• They worked as spies and messengers.

• They worked as cooks

• They kept the homes and businesses running

Some women dressed as men and snuck into the army to fight with the men

• True

• False

General Washington didn't want to fight any battles before the Battle of Trenton because _________________.

• he knew he didn't have enough ammunition.

• he knew his soldiers would wipe out the British soldiers completely.

• he knew his soldiers were too weak and could not beat the British.

• he knew his army was not trained and could not beat the British

How did the Continental Army win the Battle of Trenton?

• They surprised the Hessians.

• Hessians were unprepared and had no time to defend themselves.

• They traveled through the night and attacked when they were still asleep.

• all of the above