2. The Patriots were Americans who supported independence. True/False

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26. 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.

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

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

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

31. 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

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

33. 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

34. 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

35. List 3 disadvantages of the Patriots.

36. List 3 disadvantages of the British.