Unit 5: Revolutionary War

How was the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 a victory for the United States?

• Great Britain was forced to form an alliance with France

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation

• The French and Indian War was over and colonists could move west.

• American Patriots signed an alliance with France to help them win the American Revolution

Which factor most contributed to the American victory in the Battle of Yorktown?

• the support of the French navy and of French troops

• George Washington's victory at the Battle of Trenton

• the orders of King George III, which confused General Cornwallis

• support from the German mercenaries who surrendered at Trenton

What did the battle of Yorktown force King George III to do?

• Discuss peace with the American colonists

• Send more supplies and money to the army

• Sign a treaty with France

• Pass the Coercive Acts

Which of the following was NOT one of the forces that met at Yorktown to defeat the British?

• Cornwallis' troops

• French fleet of warships

• Washington and Rochambeau's army

• Lafayette's troops

Many soldiers died from sickness at Valley Forge and many others did what?

• Deserted

• Fought

• Went to the hospital

• Cried

Why wasn’t the Continental Congress able to provide Washington and his troops with enough supplies?

• Could not collect taxes

• Was in too much debt to the British

• Could not print money

• They had nobody to trade with

Why did more Native Americans side with the British?

• They were less of a threat to take their land

• They offered them freedom and to pay them

• They were scared of what would happen if they disobeyed British rule

• They gave them more land

Disadvantage of the Continental Army

• Not trained and lacked experience

• Distance between England and the colonies

• Poor leadership

• Getting help from other countries

The greatest danger faced by American soldiers at Valley Forge was:

• British soldiers

• Freezing weather

• Lack of leadership

• In-fighting

The diplomatic efforts of _____ helped convince France to support the American colonies.

• William Dawes

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Prescott

• John Paul Jones