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American Revolution
Lesson 7 TCI
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war | supply shortages |
| At the start of the war, what was the weakness of the British troops? | poor leadership |
| Why did so many of the British people not support the war? | The cost to taxpayers was too high. |
| What was the result of the American victories at Trenton & Princeton? | It showed that the Americans could defeat the British. |
| Why did African Americans join the Continental Army? | They hoped independence would lead to an end to slavery. |
| Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776? | To fight a defensive war and tire the British out. |
| Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga? | European countries came to the aid of America. |
| Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga? | France |
| Which gtoup prevented a British victory in the south? | guerilla troops |
| Which of these describes the progress of the war? | 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 encouraged other nations to fight for their independence. |
| In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans? | land east of the Mississippi River |
| A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war. | ally |
| Which of the following describe a mercenary? | a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army |
| What prevented the British from being rescued by the British navy at the Battle of Yorktown? | blockage by French naval ships |
| Which fighting strategy did the Americans use very effectively during the war? | They used ambushes and guerilla warfare in battle. |
| The battle that effectively ended the war was____? | Yorktown |
| The winter at _____ was a difficult time for American troops, as many starved or froze to death and the army was very low on supplies. | Valley Forge |
| What was the name of the official American Army during the American Revolution? | The Continental Army |
| A system of government in which th epower to govern belongs to the people is called a | democracy |
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