On the Battlefield and at Home

a lack of necessary supplies

(a)  

charging extra high prices for goods

(a)  

the movement of soldiers away from the enemy

(a)  

a soldier hired by a foreign country

(a)  

an agreement or treaty

(a)  

What was the main reason why many people believed the Patriots could not win?

• They had a small army.

• They did not have allies.

• They did not have enough supplies.

• They were not well trained.

Why did the British leave Boston after sieging the city?

• The Patriots opened cannon fire on the British ships

• The Patriots defeated them in battle

• They were low on supplies

• They received orders to retreat

What city was British General William Howe trying to capture when he landed on Long Island?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

What happened to Nathan Hale after he volunteered to spy on the British?

• He was promoted to a higher rank

• He successfully completed his mission

• He was given a medal of honor

• He was captured and sentenced to death

What two victories gave the continental army a much-needed morale boost?
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• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Long Island
• Battle of Valley Forge
• Battle of Princeton, New Jersey