TCI Chapter 7 Study Guide

Front

When the Americans attacked their enemy in Trenton, what did the Hessians do?

Back

They surrendered to the Americans.

Front

A weakness of the Continental Army was that

Back

It was always short of men, many of its soldiers were untrained for battle, and it suffered from many shortages.

Front

Why did Cornwallis eventually surrender to America?

Back

The British navy never came to his rescue.

Front

Why did American farmers prefer to sell to the British?

Back

They paid the farmers in gold, instead of paper money.

Front

How did the French contribute to the trap set up by George Washington at Yorktown? Options: They helped surround Yorktown. They sent thousands of troops to America. They cut off the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Front

Which country became an American ally after the Battle of Saratoga? France, Spain, Canada, Prussia

Back

France

Front

Lord George Germain's first plan to win the war was to: Seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts.

Back

Seize New York, then demolish the rebellion in Massachusetts.

Front

Guerillas helped America during the war by: Attacking the British, then disappearing into the swampland.

Back

Attacking the British, then disappearing into the swampland.

Front

Which of the following is an aspect of the Treaty of Paris? The United States was recognized as an independent nation by Britain. The United States was promised British land overseas. The United States was guaranteed lawful trade with Britain. The United States was now allied with Britain.

Back

The United States was recognized as an independent nation by Britain.

Front

Which battle marked the end of the war in the North?

Back

The Battle of Monmouth