US History Unit 3 Dis. 2.1

What happened after the victory at Saratoga?

• Native Americans decided to switch alliances and side with the Americans.

• The British split and defeated the New England and Middle Colonies separately.

• England could turn their focus to defeating the southern colonies since the north had fallen.

• France saw the American's chances of winning increase and agreed to aid them with funds and troops.

What military tactic did the Americans use to defeat the British in the South?

• Defending only major cities

• Engaging hit-and-run style of warfare

• Arming Native Americans to attack British troops

• Kidnapping Loyalists to stop them from enlisting with the British

Based on the map, where was Loyalist support the strongest during the American Revolution?

• Pennsylvania and Virginia

• Georgia and South Carolina

• New York and North Carolina

• New Hampshire and Massachusetts

What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

• Separatists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Tories

Which statement describes John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, James Madison, and George Washington?

• They were British leaders who fought against American Independence.

• They were Founding Fathers who directly impacted the American Revolution.

• They were members of Parliament who tried to secure peace.

• They were American Revolution military generals.

Why are the Battles of Trenton and Princeton important?

• The Americans defeated the British, ending the American Revolution.

• It was the turning point of the war that convinced France to join the war.

• Washington led his army to victories giving desperately needed boost in morale for patriots.

• The British defeated the Americans but suffered heavy losses, which made them realize that defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy.

What was the significance of Valley Forge?

• George Washington's soldiers were replaced by Hessian mercenaries.

• George Washington used foreign allies to train his troops.

• George Washington led the Continental Army to a key victory against the British at this site.

• George Washington kept the Continental Army together through a harsh winter and provided training.

What statement best describes the following people: Marquis de Lafayette, Friedrich von Steuben, Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski?

• America's Allies in the Revolution

• England's Allies in the Revolution

• American Domestic Policy in the Revolution

• Strengths and Weaknesses of the Continental Army

What convinced some enslaved Africans to join the British side of the war?

• Enslaved Africans were loyalists.

• The British offered to pay those enslaved for their labor.

• Washington forcefully drafted enslaved Africans into the Continental Army.

• Lord Dunmore offered enslaved Africans their freedom if they joined the British.

Which statement below is true for the patriots during the Revolutionary War?

• They were better trained.

• They had a stronger navy.

• They were fighting on their own land.

• The Native Americans were their allies.