Advantages of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War

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Why were many colonists not well-organized during the Revolutionary War?

  • They had ample supplies.
  • They were well-equipped.
  • They were unsure which side to take. (correct)
  • They lacked military training.

What was the condition of the Continental Army at the beginning of the war?

  • Poorly trained but well-equipped.
  • Untrained, poorly-equipped, and lacking supplies. (correct)
  • Highly trained and well-equipped.
  • Moderately trained but lacking supplies.

Why did it seem obvious in 1775 that the British military would win the Revolutionary War?

  • The British were unprepared for the war.
  • The British had stronger military power. (correct)
  • The British were well-organized.
  • The British had weaker allies.

Which group saw an opportunity to take power away from Britain at the start of the Revolutionary War?

<p>Indigenous nations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the end of the peaceful alliance among the Six Nations Confederacy?

<p>Choosing different sides in the war. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indigenous groups supported the colonists due to trade agreements?

<p>Oneida and Tuscarora. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British promise the Mohawk nation during the Revolutionary War?

<p>Protected land. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were some colonists hesitant in choosing a side during the Revolutionary War?

<p>They were unsure which side to take. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant weakness of the Continental Army at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

<p>Lack of necessary supplies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Indigenous nations and enslaved people have their freedoms at stake during the Revolutionary War?

<p>Their lands were being fought over. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated France and Spain to choose sides in the Revolutionary War?

<p>To gain power from Britain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indigenous group was forced to pick sides in the Revolutionary War due to the conflict taking place on their lands?

<p>Six Nations Confederacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tribes supported the colonists in the Revolutionary War due to existing trade agreements?

<p>Oneida and Tuscarora (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some tribes like the Mohawk nation support the British Empire during the Revolutionary War?

<p>To protect their land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the lack of organization among colonists during the Revolutionary War?

<p>Hesitance in choosing sides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major disadvantage did the Continental Army face at the start of the Revolutionary War?

<p>Lack of proper training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influenced Indigenous groups like the Six Nations Confederacy to take different sides in the Revolutionary War?

<p>The war taking place on their lands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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