Exploring Perspectives on the American Revolution

What were some of the risks involved in joining the American Revolution in the 1770s?

• Guaranteed success and safety

• High chances of death from fighting, sickness, or treason

• Immediate independence and prosperity

• No significant risks involved

What did Lord Dunmore offer to enslaved African Americans in 1776?

• Land ownership

• Freedom if they joined his troops

• Money and supplies

• Safe passage to another country

Why did George Washington initially turn down requests from African Americans to join the war?

• He wanted to keep the army small

• He had no authority to make such decisions

• He considered it a threat to the white slave-owning population

• He believed they were not capable fighters

What was the primary reason many Native American nations sided with the British during the Revolution?

• They were promised land in Europe

• They were offered large sums of money

• They had no other choice

• They wanted to maintain autonomy apart from the colonies

What role did women play in the American Revolution?

• They were officially recruited as soldiers

• They were not involved at all

• They only supported the British side

• They provided food, clothing, and upkeep for men fighting

Who was Prudence Cummings Wright?

• A writer who documented the war

• A famous nurse during the Revolution

• A woman who formed her own militia to guard her town

• A British spy

Why was owning property significant for free white men in the colonies?

• It guaranteed them a position in the army

• It provided them with free education

• It exempted them from taxes

• It allowed them to run for office and have certain rights

What was a major concern for mid-level property owners regarding the Revolution?

• Losing their land if the Revolution failed

• Being forced to move to another colony

• Having to pay higher taxes

• Being excluded from political decisions

What did the Continental Army offer to poor white men to encourage them to enlist?

• Free education

• Immediate citizenship

• Money and land

• Exemption from all future wars

Why did the enthusiasm for joining the Continental Army dwindle over time?

• The British offered better incentives

• The colonies stopped recruiting soldiers

• Soldiers realized the challenges and dangers of war

• The war became less dangerous