WorksheetsUnit 7 The American Revolution
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the Brish troops?
poor leadership
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
Why did many of the Brish people not support the war?
They planned to move to America.
The cost to taxpayers was too high.
They wanted the Americans to have their independence
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.
It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They were generously paid to join the army.
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced soldiers
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
to defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned his post
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America.
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
France
Canada
Mexico
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
mercenaries
French soldiers
guerrilla troops
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
The British won every battle until the final one
The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers
At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It made other nations fearful of American strength.
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence. C
It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
the right to punish the Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
