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Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
a) They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
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Which was the turning point in the Revolutionary War?
a) Saratoga
b) Yorktown
c) Trenton
d) Princeton
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
a) The British won every battle until the final one.
b) The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers.
c) At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.
d) The Americans outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown.
Why did Americans lose the Battle of New York City?
a) inexperienced soldiers
b) poor leadership
c) unmotivated troops
d)
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for the British General Burgoyne in Saratoga, New York?
a) insufficient supplies
b) his men were worn out from a difficult travel
c) poor communication
d)
All of the following were reasons why America won the war for independence EXCEPT...
a) the help of France and other European nations
b) effective guerilla warfare
c) Washington's brilliant command
d) From start to finish, Americans had experienced, well-trained soldiers
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
a) land east of the Mississippi River
b) British land in Canada
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d)
Who helped the Americans the most?
a) France
b) Spain
c) England
d) Holland
Which was the decisive battle that helped put an end to the Revolutionary War?
a) Saratoga
b) Yorktown
c) New York City
d)
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
a) The king was unpopular.
b) They planned to move to America.
c) The cost to taxpayers was too high.
d) They wanted the Americans to have their independence.
George Washington was president DURING the American Revolution
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
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d)
The Americans lost Philadelphia during the war to the British
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
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