Ch 4 1-/3 Cause and Effect

Question 1

The cost of French and Indian war lift Britain in debt:

Answer 1

British government passed new taxes

Question 2

The Britain passed the tea act:

Answer 2

New York patriots threw 18 chests of the into New York harbor

Question 3

American forces defeated the British battle of Saratoga:

Answer 3

The victory led France to join the war on the side of the Americans

Question 4

__________ was a woman who helped more than 200 American soldiers escape from a prison ship in New York harbor

Answer 4

Burgoyne

Question 5

________ led a force of 900 Americans in battle against the British at Oriskany

Answer 5

Herkimer

Question 6

______ became known as a traitor after he gave the plans of West Point to British

Answer 6

Arnold

Question 7

George Washington noticed the bravery of ________ at the battle of Long Island

Answer 7

Hamilton

Question 8

British general _______ believed that a victory at Albany would allow the British to defeat the northern colonies

Answer 8

Burgoyne