The Role of the British Royal Navy in the American Revolution

What was the primary role of privateers during the American Revolution?

• To build new naval ships

• To attack British merchant ships

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To transport American troops

How did the British Royal Navy's superiority impact the American colonies in 1776?

• It caused the fall of Philadelphia

• It allowed the British to invade New York

• It led to the capture of Washington, D.C.

• It resulted in the blockade of Boston

Which two countries joined the American colonies against Britain, altering the naval war?

• Russia and Sweden

• Germany and Italy

• France and Spain

• Portugal and the Netherlands

What was the significance of the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

• It was the final battle of the war

• It led to the British surrender at Yorktown

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the American Revolution?

• 1776

• 1785

• 1781

• 1783