American Revolution

What were two strengths of the American army?

• they had an experienced leader and help from France

• their army had more men

• they had more money

• they had more supplies

What were two weaknesses of the American army?

• they had an inexperience leader

• less men who were not trained for battle and short on supplies

• they had more money

What are two strengths of the British army?

• their general had a lot of experience

• outnumbered the American army, were well trained, and had more supplies

• they had help from other countries

What are two weaknesses of the British army?

• they had more men

• poor leadership and citizens did not want to support the war

• their army was well trained

Why was the battle for New York City important?

• British chased Americans out of New York, New Jersey and into Pennsylvania

• British won the war

• British troops attacked American troops while they were sleeping

Why did the Declaration of Independence increase Americans’ motivation to fight and win the war?

• Americans believed they could become rich if they won the war

• Americans believed they would rule the world

• Americans believed that freedom and independence were worth fighting for

How were the Americans able to win such an overwhelming victory at Trenton?

• Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River & attacked the enemy while they were sleeping

• Washington's troops were more experienced

• Washington called France for help

How did victories at Trenton and Princeton affect American spirit?

• Boosted American morale and showed they could beat the British

• Americans believed the war was not worth fighting

• Americans did not believe they could defeat the British

As the war progressed, how did General Washington revise his military strategy?

• avoided large battles and fought a defensive war to tire out the British

• avoided battles and went home

• attacked the British before they attacked American troops

What was the turning point in the war?

• George Washington's surrender

• King George III's surrender

• Burgoyne's surrender