4.1 - War for Independence

What were the Patriots' advantages (strengths) in the war? Select all that apply.  

• They fought for freedom.

• They had a greater motivation and purpose.

• They hired German Hessian troops.

• They had better trained troops.

• They were fighting on their on ground.

What were the Patriots' disadvantages (weaknesses) in the war?  Check all that apply.  

• They fought for only short periods of time.

• They relied on mercenary soldiers.

• They lacked experience and weapons.

• Not all Americans supported the struggle.

• Their leader George Washington.

The Patriots were defeated by the British at the Battle of Long Island (New York) in 1775

• True

• False

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

• True

• False

At 50% of all American Colonists were Tories (Loyalists)

• True

• False

Most of the soldiers in the Continental Army signed up for a limited time and not the whole war.

• True

• False

The Patriot's greatest strength was ...

• their well trained army.

• their unlimited money supply.

• George Washington.

Who was a Patriot Spy that was later caught and executed?

• Benedict Arnold

• Nathan Hale

• Horatio Gates

"Patriots," was the name given to ________ who supported Independence

• British

• French

• Americans

Match each statement with the correct item.

• His book 'the crisis' motivated Patriots

• Continental Army

• Patriot Forces

• Deborah Sampson

• African-American Patriot

• Peter Salem

• Dressed as a man; joined the Patriots

• Hessians

• German mercenaries who fought for money

• Thomas Paine