L.9 Section 3

What was Lord Germain's plan to win the war?

• Capture New York City and move north to destroy the rebellion in Massachusetts

• Invade Canada

• Form an alliance with France

• Negotiate peace with the colonies

What event did General Washington hear about in New York?

• The capture of Boston

• The British surrender

• The arrival of French troops

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Why did the Continental Army initially not want Black soldiers?

• They thought Black soldiers lacked skill

• Washington feared arming enslaved people might cause rebellion

• They wanted an all-white army

• They had enough soldiers

What did the British promise to enslaved people who joined them?

• Gold and riches

• Freedom

• A position in the British government

• Land in Canada

Which regiment first accepted Black soldiers in 1778?

• 1st Rhode Island Regiment

• 3rd New York Regiment

• 2nd Massachusetts Regiment

• 4th Virginia Regiment

How many Black men fought for the Americans by the end of the war?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What happened in the battle in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?

• The British surrendered

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The British lost 377 men, while the Americans lost 1,407

• The Americans won decisively

What did Thomas Mifflin convince Washington to do after the battle in Brooklyn?

• Retreat to keep his army safe

• Launch a counterattack

• Seek reinforcements from France

• Surrender to the British

What was a major effect of the American Revolution on Black Americans?

• About 100,000 enslaved people escaped during the war

• All enslaved people were freed immediately

• Black Americans were given land in the South

• Slavery was abolished nationwide

Who fought with the British for promised independence?

• Native Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• White Men

• Freed African Americans