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Turning Points in the War

Question 7 • GA-GSE US History

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

Answer
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

Explanation

Spanish governor Bernardo de Gálvez aided the Americans by capturing British forts along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast during the Revolutionary War. He also allowed American supplies and forces to use the port of New Orleans. He did not help America win Saratoga, which was fought far from his area of operations.

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