What was the purpose of the British strategy to seize the Hudson River Valley?

To cut off New England from the other states.

What important event happened because of the Battle of Saratoga?

Burgoyne surrendered to the Continental Army.

After hearing of the American Victory at Saratoga, what did King Louis XVI of France do?

He recognized U.S. independence in in 1778, France signed two treaties of alliance with the U.S.

What was the motivation for privateers to aid in the war effort?

The desire for profit and Patriotism.

As a result of the war, what idea developed about how people should be governed?

That instead of a king, the people would rule.

How did the war in the South differ from the fighting in other colonies?

There was more guerrilla warfare in the South.

How did the geography help the {Patriots win the American Revolution?

The colonies were too large an area for the British to control. (??)

Which resulted from the battles near Saratoga, New York?

France recognized U.S. independence and allied with the United States.

How did the government change after the war?

The government obtained its authority from the citizens and was responsible to them.

Why didn't most Americans support the Revolutionary War when it first began?

Loyalists and neutral Americans outnumbered the Patriots.

What was not a difficulty faced by George Washington?

Hiring enough Hessians for a large army.

In what ways did geography help the AMericans win the Revolutionary War?

The colonies were too large an area for the British to control. Colonists were familiar with the land. The colonies few cities for the British to conquer, most of the battles were rural.

Which country did the Treaty of Paris favor more, Great Britain or the United States?

United States Gained independence, got fishing rights, captured slaves and property would be rturned by Britain.

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Question	Answer
Who was the commander of the continental Army?	George Washington
Who were Hessian mercenaries?	Professional soldiers from a German state hired to fight for Britain.
What was the purpose of the British strategy to seize the Hudson River Valley?	To cut off New England from the other states.
What important event happened because of the Battle of Saratoga?	Burgoyne surrendered to the Continental Army.
What did the Marquis de Lafayette volunteer to do?	Serve in the Continental Army.
After hearing of the American Victory at Saratoga, what did King Louis XVI of France do?	He recognized U.S. independence in in 1778, France signed two treaties of alliance with the U.S.
What American naval officer won the sea battle against the British warship Serapis?	John Paul Jones
What was the motivation for privateers to aid in the war effort?	The desire for profit and Patriotism.
Which treaty ended the Revolutionary War?	Treaty of Paris of 1783
As a result of the war, what idea developed about how people should be governed?	That instead of a king, the people would rule.
Who was the American who obtained French help for the Patriots' cause?	Benjamin Franklin
How did the war in the South differ from the fighting in other colonies?	There was more guerrilla warfare in the South.
How did the geography help the {Patriots win the American Revolution?	The colonies were too large an area for the British to control. (??)
The fighting that marked Great Britain's defeat in the Revolution was named the,...	Battle of Yorktown
A person who is opposed to warfare is called a	Pacifist
The British army whose surrended signaled Great Britain's defeat in the American Revoltion was	Lord Cornwallis
Which resulted from the battles near Saratoga, New York?	France recognized U.S. independence and allied with the United States.
How did the government change after the war?	The government obtained its authority from the citizens and was responsible to them.
Why didn't most Americans support the Revolutionary War when it first began?	Loyalists and neutral Americans outnumbered the Patriots.
What was not a difficulty faced by George Washington?	Hiring enough Hessians for a large army.
In what ways did geography help the AMericans win the Revolutionary War?	The colonies were too large an area for the British to control. Colonists were familiar with the land. The colonies few cities for the British to conquer, most of the battles were rural.
Which country did the Treaty of Paris favor more, Great Britain or the United States?	United States Gained independence, got fishing rights, captured slaves and property would be rturned by Britain.

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