American Revolution Part 2

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Who do many historians argue was the real hero at Saratoga, who would later become known as a traitor?

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Benedict Arnold

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Which battle was the turning point in the war that convinced France to help the colonists?

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Battle of Saratoga

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The Articles of Confederation was the first ____________ of the United States.

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Constitution

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Which of the following is something the Articles of Confederation gave the national government the power to do? Maintain armed forces, Collect taxes, Appoint a king, Control the states

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Maintain armed forces

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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: It gave Congress the ability to print money. Congress could not collect taxes. It set up the postal system. It was the first step towards a new government for a new nation.

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Congress could not collect taxes.

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Which of the following was a strength of the Articles of Confederation? Amendments to the Constitution could only be added with approval of all 13 states., There was no strong central government., Congress could not make laws about trade., Freedom was the guiding principal of the Articles of Confederation.

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Freedom was the guiding principal of the Articles of Confederation.

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Where did Washington and his troops stay during the winter of 1777-78?

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Valley Forge, PA

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What kept the soldiers going as they tried to survive at Valley Forge?

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George Washington's leadership

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At Valley Forge, who did the colonists get training from that aided in defeating the British?

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Baron von Steuben

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Who led the American troops?

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George Washington