🌍Social Studies Chapter 5 Lesson 4

What was one reason the British were NOT confident they would win the war?

• The Patriots had more soldiers

• German mercenaries were against the British

• The British had less money

• The Patriots had better weapons

Who gained their first victory when Ethan Allen’s men took the fort?

• The British

• The French

• The Patriots

• The Germans

Who did George Washington send on a mission to bring back artillery?

• Ethan Allen

• Colonel Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the effect of George Washington crossing the Delaware River?

• He lost the battle

• He conquered the British

• He retreated

• He joined the French

Why did Patriot morale improve around 1776?

• The Patriots were defeated

• The Patriots were triumphant

• The British surrendered

• The French left the war

Why was the Battle of Saratoga an important victory for the Patriots?

• The British surrendered

• The French became their ally

• The Patriots lost the battle

• The Germans joined the British

How might Washington and his men have felt at Valley Forge in the winter?

• Strong

• Frail (weak)

• Excited

• Angry

What is the definition of "alliance"?

• To join the military

• Spirits

• A formal agreement of friendship between countries

• To move away from an enemy

What does it mean to "enlist"?

• To move away from an enemy

• To join the military

• Spirits

• A formal agreement of friendship

What is a "mercenary"?

• A soldier who is paid to fight for another country

• A leader of the Patriots

• A person who makes weapons

• A member of the French army