Fighting the Revolutionary War

Question 1

Britain reacted to the American Declaration of Independence by

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gathering its military forces in New York.

Question 2

At the beginning of the American Revolution, General Washington would have been likely to support

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longer enlistments for colonial troops.

Question 3

Which of the following locations served as the headquarters for General Washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Question 4

Which of the following encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

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colonial victories in the battles of Trenton and Saratoga

Question 5

Which navy kept General Cornwallis and his troops from escaping Yorktown?

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French

Question 6

In which battle did a victory prompt foreign nations to support the Continental Army?

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the Battle of Saratoga

Question 7

Which of the following best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

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France did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance.

Question 8

The main reason that France signed a formal alliance with the colonies during the American Revolution was

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the colonial victory at the Battle of Saratoga.

Question 9

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

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General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.

Question 10

Spain helped the Colonial army during the American Revolution by

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keeping the British navy occupied.

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