SS chapter 8 lessons 3-4

What happened when Washington and his soldiers attacked the German mercenaries in Trenton?

• The British marched into New York from Canada.

• The Americans forced the British to leave Boston.

• The Americans won the battle and took almost 1000 soldiers.

• Many soldiers died at Valley Forge.

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What happened because of the American victory at Saratoga?

• France sent money, soldiers and a nave to help the Americans.

• Friedrich von Steuben trained the British soldiers.

• Americans fought the British at Valley Forge.

• Americans celebrated their victory with the German mercenaries.

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What other countries helped the Americans in the war?

• Britain and Portugal

• Spain, the Netherlands, and Russia

• Mexico and Guatemala

• Greece and Turkey

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Why did the British army invaded the South?

• They suffered through the cold winter at Valley Forge.

• They thought there were more Loyalists in the South to help them.

• They wanted to join the French navy in Virginia.

• They had won most of the battles in the North.

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Who was the Patriot traitor who secretly changed sides?

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Why didn't the British ships in NY help Cornwallis in Yorktown?

• The wind was blowing west, so they couldn't sail south to Virginia.

• They were busy fighting a battle in Saratoga.

• The British could not defeat the French navy.

• They thought Cornwallis was a traitor.

In what state did the Battle of Yorktown take place? (abbreviation)

Supporter of England

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The British were able to capture Georgia and South Carolina by changing their war ___________.

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What was the main point of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

• Patriots and Loyalists should learn to get along with each other.

• Patriots should understand the power of the British military.

• The American colonies should become independent.

• Cheeze should be drippy.

• Women deserve equal rights in the colonies.

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