Tuening Points of the Revolution

Which of the following was one of the Patriots strengths?

the leadership of George Washington

When Native Americans abandoned their British allies, what affext did this have on the Ohio River Valley?

After the war, the Patriot outposts allowed Americans to lay claim to the Ohio River Valley

What event finally convinced France to recognize American independence and enter the war against the British?

The Patriots' victory at the Battle of Saratoga.

What was an important effect on the Battle of Saratoga on the Revolutionary War?

The victory encouraged France to form an alliance with the United States

At Monmouth, what did Continental soldiers demonstrate?

Their training at Valley Forge improved their discipline under fire.

What was one difference between the British and American forces at the beginning of the American Revolution?

British troops had better training and more supplies.

What sparked the Battle of Trenton?

By crossing the Delaware River in the middle of Christmas night, Washington surprised the German troops to spark this event

What role did Benjamin Franklin plau in relations between France and the U.S.

Franklin was the main negotiator for the akkiance with France.

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in relations between France and the United States?

Franklin was the main negotiator for the alliance with France.

Why were colonists angry that Great Britain had hired German mercenaries?

German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle.

How did British manufacturing give Great Britain an advantage in the war?

Great Britain was able to build ships and make weapons

At the battle of Bunker Hill, why did William Howe order his men to make a frontal assault in broad daylight?

He believed his well-trained soldiers could beat untrained patriot soldiers under and conditions.

How did Baron von Steuben help American troops during their harsh winter in Valley Forge?

He drilled the troops to instil discipline.

Which French aristocrat was also a Patriot general?

Marquis de Lafayette

Why was the fighting on the frontier in the Revolution especially destructive?

Narive Americans attacked colonial settlements, and settlers killed neutral Native Americans.

Valley Forge

Place where Washington's army spent the winter of 1777-1778, a 4th of troops died here from disease and malnutriton, Steuben comes and trains troops

Which of the following advantages was held by the British at the beginning of the war?

The British army had more weapons and ships than the Continental Army.

Why did a majority of Native Americans choose to side with the British during the Revolutionary War?

The British said they would stop colonists from settling in the West.

Why did the British suffer heavy causulties at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

They did not take the Patriots seriously

Why were General George Washington's vixtories at Trenton and Priceton important?

They lifted the spirits of the Patriots at a time when some had given up hope.

What happened at the Battle of Priceton?

Washington inflicted heavy casualties on General Cornwallis' troops

Monmouth

Where Continental soldiers demonstrated their improved discipline while under fire