The Early Stages of the Revolutionary War

What was the main problem the Americans faced in the war against Great Britain?

• Lack of supplies

• Inexperienced soldiers

• Lack of support from other countries

• United States being divided

Who were the Loyalists?

• Americans who supported Great Britain

• American soldiers

• Native American allies

• Mercenaries hired by Great Britain

What did some Loyalists do to support Great Britain?

• Wrote letters of support

• Fought in the war

• Moved to Great Britain or Canada after the war

• All of the above

What were mercenaries?

• Native American allies

• British soldiers

• American spies

• Soldiers for hire

How did the size of the British Army compare to the Continental Army?

• The British army was five times larger

• The Continental Army was five times larger

• They had a similar number of soldiers

• It is not mentioned in the text

Why was it difficult for General Washington to train his army?

• His soldiers were mainly farmers, not professional soldiers

• He didn't have enough supplies

• He didn't have enough soldiers

• All of the above

What advantage did the Americans have in terms of their land?

• They were fighting on their own land

• They had more warships than the British

• They had more soldiers than the British

• They had more supplies than the British

What was the main contribution of women to the Patriot cause?

• They worked on their family farms or businesses

• They fought in battles

• They served as messengers and spies

• They worked in army camps and provided support

  
  

What did the British promise to enslaved people who fought for them?

• Money

• Freedom

• Land

• Protection

Who supported the British cause during the American Revolution?

• African Americans

• Patriots

• Women

• Loyalists