Social Studies Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Why did many people initially believe the colonists could not win the war against the British?

• The British had a weaker army.

• The British army was stronger, better trained, and had more supplies.

• The Americans had more soldiers.

• The Americans had better weapons.

What were some advantages the British army had over the Continental army?

• The British had better leaders.

• The British had more soldiers and supplies.

• The British had the support of American Indians.

• The British were fighting for their homeland.

How did the Hessians contribute to the war, and how did their involvement influence neutral Americans?

• The Hessians helped the Patriots gain supplies.

• The Hessians protected American cities from the British.

• The Hessians were seen as brutal, which convinced some neutral Americans to join the Patriots.

• The Hessians convinced France to help the British.

What was the significance of the Siege of Boston?

• The British gained control of New York.

• The Continental army pushed the British out of Philadelphia.

• Washington’s troops confined the British in Boston and forced them to leave.

• The British captured Dorchester Heights.

How did George Washington and his troops achieve victory at Trenton?

• They planned a surprise attack on Christmas night and defeated the Hessians.

• They fought a long battle in Boston and wore down the British army.

• They built forts and waited for British supplies to run out.

• They received help from the French army.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?

• It caused the British to retreat from New York.

• The American victory convinced France to help the Americans.

• It ended the war and led to a peace treaty.

• The battle led to the capture of Benedict Arnold.

What role did Benedict Arnold play in the war, and why is he remembered as a traitor?

• He fought for the British but later helped the Patriots.

• He convinced the Hessians to join the Patriots.

• He helped win the Battle of Saratoga but later plotted to surrender West Point to the British.

• He became a spy and gathered information for the Patriots.

How did the American victory at Saratoga influence France's decision to support the Patriots?

• France agreed to stay neutral after the battle.

• France sent supplies and troops after seeing the Americans could win.

• France signed a peace treaty with Britain.

• France encouraged Spain to send troops.

What role did Spain and Holland play in the war?

• Spain and Holland declared war on the Americans.

• Spain and Holland remained neutral.

• Spain declared war on Britain, and Holland sent supplies to America.

• Spain sent troops to help the British.

How did Russia respond to Britain’s request for troops to fight in America?

• Russia sent thousands of troops to support the British.

• Russia remained neutral and continued to trade with the colonies.

• Russia declared war on Britain.

• Russia offered to mediate peace talks.