Chapter 5 - Lesson 4 - On the Battlefield and at Home

Which was an advantage that the colonists had over the British during the American Revolution?

• The British did not know how to fight on unfamiliar land.

• The colonists had more resources and knew the land better.

• The colonists had more to fight for because they wanted their freedom.

• The British lived far away from the colonies and did not have enough soldiers.

The __________ was a turing point in the war for the Continental Army.

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of White Plains

Why were General George Washington's tactics at the Battle of Trenton successful?

• He withdrew his troops to set up a winter camp at Valley Forge.

• He used the river to move his soldiers to Manhattan to avoid capture.

• He enlisted the help of a Polish engineer to help build a fort in New York.

• He used the element of surprise and took multiple victories in New Jersey.

The _________ supported the Continental Army with financial aid, weapons, supplies, and troops during the American Revolution.

• French

• Spanish

• Prussians

• American Indians

Which of the following explains why some American Indians most likely fought on the side of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• They may have thought that if the Americans won they would be able to keep their lands.

• The Americans made an agreement with them that said westward expansion would stop.

• The Americans were a stronger fighting force, and they believed it would be a quick victory.

• They had nothing to lose and had strained relations with the British since the French and Indian War.