American Revolutionary War: The French Alliance

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Who was the Commander in Chief of the British Army in the colonies from 1763-1775?

General John Burgoyne

General Charles Cornwallis

Thomas Gage (correct)

William Howe

What tactic did the Americans and British use to deceive each other?

Sending spies to gather information

Sending false and deceptive messages (correct)

Using double agents to gain trust

Using cyphers to encode messages

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?

General John Burgoyne's entire force was surrendered (correct)

The American Army was forced to surrender

The battle was a stalemate

The British Army emerged victorious

Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?

King George III Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?

General Charles Cornwallis's entire force was surrendered Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages were used to pass along secret information and orders?

Coded letters Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Commander in Chief of the British Army in the colonies from 1775-1781?

William Howe Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of double agents in the American Revolution?

They gained trust and passed along intelligence to the other side Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the alliance between France and the Americans?

The Americans gained money, supplies, and the support of the French Navy Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the Continental Army during the harsh winter at Valley Forge?

They were struggling with disease and exposure to the elements Signup and view all the answers

Which Native American tribes supported the British?

The Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Mohawk Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Camden?

It was the worst American defeat of the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the British army moving further inland?

It became harder for them to acquire supplies Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It was the last major battle of the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?

The British recognized the sovereignty of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Baron Von Steuben in the Continental Army?

He was a trainer who helped the army to improve its discipline and tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of King's Mountain?

The British were defeated Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the French Navy's blockade of the British army?

It prevented the British from escaping and forced them to surrender Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the paper money issued by the Congress during the Revolutionary War?

Continentals Signup and view all the answers

Where did the 2nd Continental Congress meet during the Revolutionary War?

Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British army have an advantage over the colonists?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the alliance with France in 1778?

It provided financial and military aid Signup and view all the answers

Why did British soldiers have a harder time fighting in the colonies?

They were fighting in unfamiliar territory Signup and view all the answers

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