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Turning Points in the War Answers

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The most significant effect of the American victory at Saratoga was

A
the defeat of the British forces in America.
B
the entry of France and Spain into the war.
C
the betrayal of Benedict Arnold.
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The French and Spanish alliance would most help to balance the tremendous advantage held by the British in leadershipon land✔ at sea.

A
in leadership
B
on land
C
✔ at sea
3

Which of the following statements about the Marquis de Lafayette are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
He was a Spanish nobleman.
B
He was a close friend of General Washington.
C
He participated in the siege at Yorktown.
4

Why did France and Spain help the United States?

A
They wanted all of North America for themselves.
B
They were rivals of Great Britain in North America.
C
They hoped the United States would destroy Great Britain.
5

What was one reason France sided with the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

A
They wanted American resources.
B
They wanted American help with their war in Europe.
C
France lost the French and Indian War.
6

What country was Bernardo de Gálvez from?France✔ SpainBritainWhat territory was he governor of?Florida✔ LouisianaMexico

A
France
B
✔ Spain
C
Britain
7

What did Gálvez do to help the Americans against the British? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
captured British forts on the Mississippi River
B
captured British forts on the Gulf Coast
C
allowed American forces to use the port of New Orleans
D
helped America win the battle of Saratoga
8

Which naval leader’s capture of the HMS Serapis inspired American forces?John Paul

Answer:

John Paul Jones, Jones

9

What did Nathanael Greene’s campaign in the South accomplish?

A
Greene’s campaign boosted the morale of the British troops.
B
Greene’s campaign inflicted heavy losses on the British.
C
Greene’s campaign caused General Cornwallis to surrender.
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Which of the following statements about Benedict Arnold is true?

A
He was a general in the British army.
B
He planned to surrender the forces at Valley Forge to the British.
C
He committed treason against the American forces.
12

What made Benedict Arnold’s betrayal so shocking to the Continental troops?

A
Arnold married a loyalist after having served in the Continental army.
B
Arnold had been a respected and successful general in the Continental army.
C
Arnold had written secret letters to the British criticizing the Continental army.
13

What was “General Arnold’s corruption”?

A
He escaped to France.
B
He tried to betray the fort at West Point.
C
He took money to help the Continental army.
14

Pendleton sees the timely discovery of Arnold’s treason as a ✔ positive signnegative signsecret sign for American victory.

A
✔ positive sign
B
negative sign
C
secret sign
15

Why was it a mistake for General Cornwallis to camp his army at Yorktown?

A
Yorktown was too far away from other British forces to be effectively resupplied.
B
Yorktown was on a peninsula and hard to resupply.
C
Yorktown was on a peninsula and could be surrounded.
16

The last battle of the war was fought at

Answer:

Yorktown

17

How did the French fleet help defeat the British at Yorktown?

A
The French fleet transported munitions and supplies.
B
The French fleet destroyed Yorktown’s fortifications.
C
The French fleet prevented British resupply or escape.
18

The treaty that ended the war was called the Treaty of

Answer:

Paris

19

What did the British agree to in the Treaty of Paris? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
To recognize American independence
B
To give up claims to lands north of the colonies, in Canada
C
To give up claims to lands west of the colonies, to the Mississippi River

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