Impact of the Battles/Morale-Revolutionary War T.3

Which of these battles helped improve the morale (spirit) of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Hastings

Why was it important for the Continental Army to keep their morale high during the war?

• So they could stay strong and keep fighting

• So they could impress the British

• So they could practice new battle techniques

• So they could avoid winter weather

How did the Battle of Saratoga help the Americans during the war?

• It convinced France to help the Americans

• It made the British win the war

• It stopped all fighting immediately

• It gave the British more supplies

Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?

• It was the last major battle of the war and led to peace talks

• It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War

• It helped the British win the war

• It was where the Americans lost all their weapons

What did the Treaty of Paris do?

• It ended the Revolutionary War and made the United States independent

• It started the Revolutionary War

• It made peace between France and Britain

• It gave land back to the British

What was one of the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

• Britain recognized the United States as a free country

• The British kept control of all American colonies

• France gained control of the United States

• The Americans had to pay taxes to Britain again

How did the soldiers’ high morale help them win the war?

• They kept fighting and didn’t give up, even in tough times

• They avoided every battle and ran away

• They asked the British to win for them

• They stopped training and rested

What was one important result of the Treaty of Paris for the United States?

• Britain agreed to recognize the United States as an independent country and gave up its land claims.

• The British kept control of most American colonies but allowed some freedom.

• France took over control of the United States from Britain.

• The Americans agreed to pay taxes to Britain in exchange for peace.