turning point in the war

The most significant effect of the American victory at Saratoga was

• The betrayal of Benedict Arnold

• The entry of France and Spain into the war

• The defeat of British forces in America

The French and Spanish alliance would most help to balance the tremendous advantage held by the British

Which of the following statements about the Marquis de Lafayette are true?

• He was Spanish noblemen

• He was a close friend of general washington

• He participated in the siege of Yorktown

Why did France and Spain help the United States?

• They wanted all of North America for themselves

• They were rivals of Great Britain in North America

• They hoped untied states would destroy Great Britain

What was one reason France sided with the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

• They wanted American resources

• They wanted American help with their war in Europe.

• France lost the French and Indian war

What country was Bernardo de Gálvez from?

What territory was Bernardo de galvez governor of?

What did Gálvez do to help the Americans against the British?

• Captured British forts on the missiippi river

• Captured British forts on the gulf coast

• Allowed American forces to use the port of New Orleans

• Helped Americans with the battle of Saratoga

Which naval leader's capture of the HMS Serapis inspired American forces?

What did Nathanael Greene's campaign in the South accomplish?

• Greenes campaign boosted the morale of the British troops

• Greenes campaign inflicted heavy losses on the British

• Greens campaign caused general cornwallis to surrender