The American Revolution

Why did the distance between America and Great Britain weaken the British in the war?

• The journey across the Atlantic was dangerous
• It was expensive to transport supplies, and news was slow to arrive
• British ships were not sturdy enough to travel across the Atlantic
• Often the troops would get lost out at sea

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages
• weak commander
• unfamiliar territory
• long travel distances

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

• poor leadership
• understaffed army
• insufficient supplies
• poorly trained soldiers

Why did many people in Britain not support the war?

• The king was unpopular
• They planned to move to America
• The cost to taxpayers was too high
• They wanted the Americans to have their independence

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• The Hessians joined the American side
• It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
• It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers
• The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey

What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?

• weak leadership
• unmotivated troops
• undisciplined enemy
• inexperienced soldiers

Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

• to avoid battles with the British
• to defeat the British in one large battle
• to fight a defensive war and tire out the British out
• to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence.
• General Burgoyne resigned his post.
• Great Britain withdrew from Canada.
• European countries came to the aid of America

Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

• France
• Canada
• Mexico
• Germany

Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?

• unfamiliar territory
• not enough soldiers
• insufficient supplies
• poor communication