Unit 4 Chapter 3 Review

With which statement would this woman agree?

• The American colonies should remain loyal to Britain.

• The American colonies should wait for Britain to grant independence peacefully.

• African Americans should join the fight for American independence.

• D Enslaved African Americans should side with the British in the fight for American independence.

Which detail belongs in the American Advantages column?

• ability to hire mercenaries

• many seasoned generals

• strong motivation to fight

• a larger population

Which statement best expresses the point of view of African Americans during the American Revolution?

• The American colonies should remain loyal to Britain.

• African Americans should join the fight for American independence.

• The American colonies should wait for Britain to grant independence peacefully.

• Enslaved African Americans should side with the British in the fight for American independence.

Which details belong in the British Advantages column? Select the two correct answers.

• small but effective navy

• abundant access to funds

• large and well-equipped army

• alliances with France and Spain

• had to ship materials long distances

Based on the map, which physical feature would have been important to the battles at Saratoga and Albany?

• A. Charles River

• B. Delaware River

• C. Hudson River

• D. St. Lawrence River

Based on the map,

which line of longitude were the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Breed's Hill closest to?

• A 40° N

• B 45° N

• C 75° W

• D 80° W

Which event completes the timeline?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Princeton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lake Pontchartrain

Which detail belongs in the American Advantages column?

• ability to hire mercenaries

• many seasoned generals

• strong motivation to fight

• a larger population

African Americans played a significant role in the battles for American independence by:

• fighting as soldiers in both the Continental Army and the British Army

• serving only in non-combat roles

• remaining neutral and not participating in the war

• supporting the British exclusively

Which statement is best supported by this excerpt?

Use the excerpt from a letter by George Washington to answer the question. 

I am now convinced beyond a doubt, that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place in that line this Army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these three things. Starve—dissolve—or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can. rest assured, Sir, this is not an exaggerated picture, and that I have abundant reason to support what I say. . . . 

This brought forth the only Commissary in the purchasing line in this Camp, and with him this melancholy and alarming truth, That he had not a single hoof of any kind to slaughter, and not more than 25 Barrells of Flour! From hence form an opinion of our situation, when I add, that he could not tell when to expect any. 

• The Continental Army lacked sufficient resources.

• American soldiers were more motivated than British soldiers.

• The Continental Army was made up of professional soldiers.

• The Americans had access to a constant supply of fresh soldiers