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What was one major advantage that the British had during the American Revolutionary War?
What was one major advantage that the British had during the American Revolutionary War?
- Limited supplies
- Unfamiliar territory
- Largest navy in the world (correct)
- Inexperienced soldiers
What factor contributed to the need for a unified effort against Great Britain?
What factor contributed to the need for a unified effort against Great Britain?
- Political disorganization
- Home field advantage (correct)
- Small navy
- Experienced soldiers
Which country eventually provided aid to the American colonists during the war?
Which country eventually provided aid to the American colonists during the war?
- Germany
- China
- Italy
- France (correct)
Why did some British soldiers have no real stake in the outcome of the war?
Why did some British soldiers have no real stake in the outcome of the war?
Which factor posed a challenge for the colonists during the war?
Which factor posed a challenge for the colonists during the war?
What did the colonists have in terms of naval power compared to the British?
What did the colonists have in terms of naval power compared to the British?
During the American Revolution, what percentage of colonists were Loyalists?
During the American Revolution, what percentage of colonists were Loyalists?
Which term is NOT used to describe those who sided with the British during the American Revolution?
Which term is NOT used to describe those who sided with the British during the American Revolution?
How did Loyalists who did not actively fight support the British troops?
How did Loyalists who did not actively fight support the British troops?
Where did a significant number of Loyalists emigrate to at the end of the American Revolution?
Where did a significant number of Loyalists emigrate to at the end of the American Revolution?
Who was known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?
Who was known as the 'Father of the American Navy'?
Which military officer fought against the British in South Carolina?
Which military officer fought against the British in South Carolina?
Who was a colonial soldier and spy captured and hung by the British in 1776?
Who was a colonial soldier and spy captured and hung by the British in 1776?
Who helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British?
Who helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British?
Which person provided crucial intelligence for the Americans as a double agent?
Which person provided crucial intelligence for the Americans as a double agent?
What role did Anna Strong play in espionage during the American Revolutionary War?
What role did Anna Strong play in espionage during the American Revolutionary War?
Which Native American tribes supported the British during the American Revolution?
Which Native American tribes supported the British during the American Revolution?
What type of warfare was not typically used by the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
What type of warfare was not typically used by the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Which musket was commonly used during the American Revolution due to its reliability?
Which musket was commonly used during the American Revolution due to its reliability?
What did soldiers of the Continental Army wear during the American Revolution when there were no funds for standard uniforms?
What did soldiers of the Continental Army wear during the American Revolution when there were no funds for standard uniforms?
How did the British plan to isolate New England during the American Revolution?
How did the British plan to isolate New England during the American Revolution?
How many British soldiers deserted during the American Revolution and chose to stay in America?
How many British soldiers deserted during the American Revolution and chose to stay in America?
Which European countries joined the American side during the American Revolution?
Which European countries joined the American side during the American Revolution?
What was a key role of the Long Rifle during the American Revolution?
What was a key role of the Long Rifle during the American Revolution?
