AH Lesson 9 Test

What was one of the main weaknesses of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• The army had too many soldiers.

• The army was well-trained and well-equipped.

• The army was understaffed and poorly trained.

• The army had strong leadership from the start.

What financial challenge did Congress face during the American Revolution?

• They had too many financial resources and supplies.

• They were unable to raise funds, leading to inflation and resource scarcity.

• They received enough funds from British supporters an other European nations

• They quickly built a stable economy using taxes.

Which of the following was a key strength that contributed to the American success in the Revolution?

• The British Army's weakness.

• Washington's leadership and French support.

• The abundance of financial resources.

• The number of soldiers in the Continental Army.

What was one of the key strengths of the British forces during the American Revolution?

• They had a large, professional army.

• They were poorly trained and under-equipped.

• They had no support from Loyalists.

• They lacked experienced generals.

What logistical issue did the British face during the American Revolution?

• Distance from Britain caused slow troop movement and delayed communication.

• They were unable to get enough mercenaries.

• Their soldiers were stationed too close to Britain.

• They had more supplies than they could use.

What leadership problem weakened the British war effort during the American Revolution?

• Lord George Germain's poor leadership.

• The British had strong, consistent leadership.

• There was no public support for the British leadership.

• The British had no leadership at all.

What was Lord George Germain’s strategy during the American Revolution?

• To capture New York and crush the Continental Army there.

• To cut off American trade routes and also sink as many Continental ships as possible

• To secure French support for Britain.

• To retreat to Canada for reinforcements.

How did the Declaration of Independence affect African Americans?

• It had no impact on African Americans. Some slaves had to wait a few weeks before being freed.

• It raised hopes for freedom and equality but left many questions unanswered.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery.

• It explicitly granted freedom to all enslaved people.

What was the initial policy regarding Black soldiers in the Continental Army?

• The Continental Army welcomed Black soldiers from the start.

• The Continental Army initially rejected Black soldiers due to fears of rebellion.

• The Continental Army only allowed Black soldiers in non-combat roles.

• The Continental Army actively recruited enslaved people for combat.

What was the British attitude toward the war by late 1776?

• They were losing confidence and considering surrender. They had lost too many soldiers.

• They were confident the war was nearly over and offered pardons to rebels.

• They were planning a large-scale attack on the Continental Army.

• They were negotiating peace with the Continental Congress.