Unit 7 Lesson 8 Quiz Chapter 5

Who were the initial members of the Continental Army?

• Farmers and shopkeepers

• Professional soldiers

• British loyalists

• Native Americans

What was the British strategy to win the war?

• Divide the colonies in half and fight on two fronts

• Capture all major cities

• Form alliances with Native Americans

• Use naval blockades

What significant event took place on December 25, 1776?

• Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians

• The British captured New York City

• The Continental Congress declared independence

• The Battle of Saratoga occurred

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• The British general surrendered

• The Continental Army was defeated

• The British captured Philadelphia

• The Continental Congress was forced to relocate

What challenges did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Lack of winter clothing and food

• Continuous British attacks

• Desertion of soldiers

• Lack of leadership

Who was Tadeusz Kościuszko and what was his contribution?

• A Polish engineer who suggested strategies to slow down the British

• A British general who surrendered at Saratoga

• A French nobleman who joined Washington at Valley Forge

• A Continental Congress member who declared independence

What was George Washington's concern in his letter to the Continental Congress on December 23, 1777?

• The poor health and lack of supplies for his men

• The British capturing New York City

• The need for more cannons and ships

• The lack of support from the French

At the beginning of the war between the British and the colonists, who seemed most likely to win the war, and why?

• The British because they have a well trained army with more supplies, weapons, and experience.

• The Colonists because George Washington was leading the army.

• The Colonists because they had more people that were experienced and better weapons and cannons.

• The British because they had the financial support from the government and had better weapons.

According to the text, Washington was worried about the health of his soldiers. What else worried him?

• Dying on the battlefield

• The soldiers would leave and go home

• They would run out of ammunition

• His health while on the battlefield

What has been the root cause of the Battle between the British and the Colonists?

• Religious differences between settlers and natives
• Desire for military expansion
• Taxation without representation and colonial grievances.
• Colonial loyalty to the British crown