Winning Independence

What did the British thought the war was going to end?

• They expected the Americans would win quickly.

• They expected they would win over the Americans quickly.

• They expected the Americans would win, but it would take them a long time.

• They expected they would win over the Americans but it would take a long time.

Explain the reasons why Americans had more chance of winning.

Which country was NOT an allied of the Americans?

• France

• Netherland

• Norway

• Spain

What did the British do, wanted to do and why?

• They invaded the South and wanted to capture seaports because their greatest strength was the navy.

• They invaded the South and wanted to capture seaports because their greatest strength was the cavalry.

• They invaded the North and wanted to capture seaports because their greatest strength was the Navy.

• hey invaded the North and wanted to capture huge cities because their greatest strength was the cavalry.

What did the British achieve in 1778 and 1780?

• They captured Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.

• They captured Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama

• They captured Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• They lost the battles of Natchez and Baton Rouge.

Tell whether the following statement is true or false.

In the SOuth many people were loyalist as most of the Southern farmers were loyalists

• True

• False

Explain your answer to question 6.

Who took command of the American Army in the South on 1880?

• Nathanael Greene

• George Rogers Clark

• Francis Marion

• James Armistead

What was the American army's strategy in the South?

• A series of important open battles.

• Extensive use of the Navy.

• They attacked, and then they retreated. Then they attacked and retreated again. They did that again and again.

• They used long-distance missiles.

Give two reasons why this was a winning strategy.