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The Patriots were Americans who supported independence. True/False

What were the Patriot forces called? A.Loyalists B.Continental Army C.Redcoats D.Jamestown bandits

Another name for the Loyalists was: A.Patriots B.Redcoats C.Tories D.Hessians

About 1/3 of the colonists were Loyalists. True/False

The French announced support for America after what battle? Battle of Saratoga

King George III agreed to give Americans their freedom after the Battle of Saratoga. True/False

George Washington was one of the men who represented the Americans in the peace talks in France. True/False

What country attacked the British in the Mississippi Valley and along the Gulf of Mexico? A.France B.Spain C.Mexico D.Russia

The Hessians main goal for winning the war was – A.fame B.land C.freedom D.money

Which nation signed a treaty of alliance with the Americans? A.Spain B.France C.British D.Mexico

Henry Hamilton led Patriot forces at Vincennes. True/False False – It was George Rogers Clark. He forced Henry Hamilton to surrender and strengthened America’s position in the West.

After the Patriot victory at Yorktown, the British decided the war was too costly to continue. True/False True

What victory did Americans score on Christmas night 1777? A.Trenton B.Saratoga C.Yorktown D.Lexington Trenton

___________ __________ is a hit and run fighting technique, which involved catching the British off guard. Guerrilla Warfare

The French nobleman who became a trusted aide to Washington was – A.Marquis de Lafayette B.Lord Cornwallis C.Friedrich Von Steuben D.Juan de Mirralles

What was George Washington’s greatest challenge while at Valley Forge?

List 3 advantages of the British during the war. Had the strongest Navy in the world Had a well-trained, experienced army Had more money, supplies, & ammunition Had a larger population

List 3 advantages of the Americans (Patriots) during the war. George Washington Fighting on home land Knew the area and controlled the countryside Fighting for freedom

List 3 disadvantages of the Patriots.

List 3 disadvantages of the British.