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Colonial Advantages and Struggles Quiz

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Why were some colonists angry with British involvement?

They did not want to pay taxes to leaders across the ocean. (correct)

They wanted British law to be more strict.

They sought British military protection.

They wanted to be ruled directly by the British monarch.

What military advantage did the British have over the colonists?

A large number of ships controlled by the Royal Navy. (correct)

Advanced weaponry compared to what the colonists had.

Well-paid and well-fed soldiers in their army.

Extensive training provided to their soldiers.

What percentage of the colonists remained loyal to the King of England?

30%

20% (correct)

10%

What advantage did the Continental Army have over the British during the war?

Strong familiarity with the home territory Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British struggle in terms of their geographical knowledge during the war?

They were unfamiliar with the colonies' geographical features Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists' shooting accuracy impact their tactics in the war?

They could fight from a distance Signup and view all the answers

Why did some enslaved African Americans fight on the side of the British during the war?

To support the British Empire in hopes of gaining freedom after the war Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant disadvantage faced by North American colonists in the Revolutionary War?

Different local governments in each colony Signup and view all the answers

What did the French and Spanish do to weaken the British military during the war?

Divided British military efforts by attacking Caribbean territories Signup and view all the answers

What was a distinguishing characteristic of the Continental Army compared to local militias?

It fought most of the battles with the British Signup and view all the answers