Chapter 7 - The American Revolution

Question 1

what was a weakness of the continental army at the start of the war?

Answer 1

supply shortages

Question 2

what was a weakness of the british troops at the start of the war?

Answer 2

poor leadership

Question 3

why did african americans join the continental army?

Answer 3

they hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

Question 4

what was an effect of african americans helping the cause of independence?

Answer 4

several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

Question 5

what caused the american defeat in brooklyn, new york, in august 1776?

Answer 5

inexperienced soldiers

Question 6

“the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country.”

which word describes “the summer soldier and sunshine patriot”?

Answer 6

quitters

Question 7

what was washington’s military strategy after 1776?

Answer 7

to fight a defensive war and tire the british out

Question 8

what was an effect of the american victory at saratoga?

Answer 8

european countries came to the aid of america

Question 9

which nation became an american ally after the victory at saratoga?

Answer 9

france

Question 10

why did many of the british people not support the war?

Answer 10

the cost to taxpayers was too high

Question 11

what was the result of the american victories at trenton and princeton?

Answer 11

it showed that the americans could defeat the british

Question 12

what was a clear disadvantage for general burgoyne in albany, new york?

Answer 12

unfamiliar territory

Question 13

which group prevented a british victory in the south?

Answer 13

guerrilla troops

Question 14

what describes the progress of the war?

Answer 14

at the beginning, the americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved

Question 15

how did the american revolution impact other parts of the world?

Answer 15

it encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

Question 16

in addition to independence, what did the treaty of paris give to the americans?

Answer 16

land east of the mississippi river

Question 17

in which colonial region did the battle of yorktown take place?

Answer 17

southern colonies

Question 18

what prevented the british from being rescued by the british navy?

Answer 18

the blockage of french warships

Question 19

how were the british defeated at the battle of yorktown?

Answer 19

• the british troops were outnumbered
• the combined forces of the french and american troops prevented a british retreat
• the french and american troops surrounded the british