Turning Points of the Revolution
What was one of General George Washington's skills as a military leader?
Leading retreats that saved the lives of his men.
What event finally convinced France to recognize American independence and enter the war against the British?
The Patriots' victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
Which of the following contributed to the United States' economic weakness at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The lack of authority to collect taxes.
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 misguided strategy caused Lord William Howe and the British to fail?
Fighting a traditional war rather than trying to win civilian support.
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.
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 the Revolutionary War affect the relationship between settlers and Indians?
It increased the fighting between settlers and Indians, leading the settlers to claim more Native American lands.
Why was the fighting on the frontier in the Revolution especially destructive?
Native Americans attacked colonial settlements, and settlers killed neutral Native Americans.
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 George Washington make the risky move of crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776?
To make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey.