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Chapter 7: SS
The American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war? | supply shortages |
| At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops? | poor leadership |
| What was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence? | several colonies began to end slavery |
| Why did African Americans join the Continental army? | they hoped that independence would end slavery |
| What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776? | inexperienced soldiers |
| What was General Washington referring to when he said "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"? | quitters |
| What was General Washington's military strategy after 1776? | to fight a defensive war and tire the British out |
| What was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga? | European countries came to the aid of America |
| Which nation became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga? | France |
| Why did the British people NOT support the war? | the cost to taxpayers was too high |
| What happened as a result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton? | It showed that the Americans could defeat the British. |
| What was a clear disadvantage for General Burhoyne in Albany, New York? | unfamiliar territory |
| Which group stopped a British victory in the South? | guerrilla troops |
| How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world? | other nations were encouraged to fight for their independence |
| Besides independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans? | the land east of the Mississippi River |
| Did the Battle of Yorktown take place in the northern colonies, middle colonies, or southern colonies? | southern colonies |
| What stopped the British from being rescued by the British Navy during the battle of Yorktown? | the blockage of French warships |
| How were the British defeated at the Battle of Yorktown? | the British troops were outnumbered as both the French and the American troops surrounded the British |
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