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Why did the Continental Congress seek an alliance with France during the American Revolution?
A. France had already defeated Britain
B. The United States needed money, troops, weapons, and naval support
C. France wanted to control the American colonies
D. The colonies wanted to become part of France
B. The United States needed money, troops, weapons, and naval support
Which event convinced France that the Americans had a realistic chance of defeating Britain?
A. Battle of Trenton
B. Battle of Yorktown
C. Battle of Saratoga
D. Battle of Princeton
C. Battle of Saratoga
Which individuals were sent to Paris to negotiate with France for American support?
A. George Washington and John Hancock
B. Thomas Jefferson and John Jay
C. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
D. George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette
C. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
Why was George Washington selected to command the Continental Army?
A. He was the president of Congress.
B. He had previous military experience.
C. He was the richest person in Virginia.
D. He had served as king of the colonies.
B. He had previous military experience.
Why was Valley Forge significant to the Continental Army?
A. It was where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
B. It was where the French alliance was created.
C. The army suffered through a harsh winter but became better trained.
D. It was where Cornwallis surrendered.
C. The army suffered through a harsh winter but became better trained.
What was one major benefit of the French alliance to the American cause?
A. France provided money, troops, and naval support.
B. France replaced George Washington as commander.
C. France gave the Americans control of Canada.
D. France forced Spain to surrender.
A. France provided money, troops, and naval support.
What was the significance of the French navy at Yorktown?
A. It transported British soldiers to Virginia.
B. It prevented British ships from rescuing Cornwallis.
C. It attacked Washington's army.
D. It supplied the British army with weapons.
B. It prevented British ships from rescuing Cornwallis.
Which statement best explains the importance of Marquis de Lafayette?
A. He was a young French soldier who fought alongside the Americans and became a trusted leader.
B. He was a British general who surrendered at Yorktown.
C. He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
D. He organized the Treaty of Paris.
A. He was a young French soldier who fought alongside the Americans and became a trusted leader.
Which geographic feature helped Washington surprise the Hessians at Trenton?
A. Mississippi River
B. Delaware River
C. Hudson River
D. Atlantic Ocean
B. Delaware River
Which geographic feature was important to the American victory at Saratoga?
A. Bemis Heights overlooking the Hudson River Valley
B. The Appalachian Mountains near Philadelphia
C. The Delaware River near Boston
D. The Atlantic Ocean near Charleston
A. Bemis Heights overlooking the Hudson River Valley
How did the French alliance affect Great Britain's ability to fight the American Revolution?
A. Britain stopped fighting completely.
B. Britain had to fight France in Europe as well as the Americans.
C. Britain received additional troops from France.
D. Britain moved its army to Canada.
B. Britain had to fight France in Europe as well as the Americans
Which problem made it difficult for Washington to build an effective army?
A. His soldiers were highly trained but lacked officers.
B. His army had too many supplies.
C. Many soldiers served for short periods and lacked supplies and clothing.
D. His army refused to fight the British.
C. Many soldiers served for short periods and lacked supplies and clothing
Why was the Battle of Trenton important to the American Revolution?
A. It ended the war immediately.
B. It convinced France to surrender.
C. It raised American morale and gave Americans hope for victory.
D. It gave Britain control of Philadelphia.
C. It raised American morale and gave Americans hope for victory.
Why was high ground important to the Americans at Saratoga?
A. It allowed American forces to control the area and fire on British forces.
B. It allowed the British to escape toward Canada.
C. It provided a route for French ships.
D. It prevented Washington from reaching New York.
A. It allowed American forces to control the area and fire on British forces.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
A. It caused Washington to resign.
B. It convinced France that the Americans could win and encouraged French support.
C. It ended the Treaty of Paris.
D. It gave Britain control of New York.
B. It convinced France that the Americans could win and encouraged French support.
Which statement best describes Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic contribution to the American Revolution?
A. He commanded American troops at Yorktown.
B. He helped secure French support for the American cause.
C. He trained soldiers at Valley Forge.
D. He negotiated with American Indians.
B. He helped secure French support for the American cause.
What was Baron Friedrich von Steuben's major contribution at Valley Forge?
A. He negotiated the Treaty of Paris.
B. He trained and drilled the Continental Army.
C. He commanded the French navy.
D. He led the British army.
B. He trained and drilled the Continental Army.
Which development helped create a more professional Continental Army?
A. The training and drilling conducted by Baron von Steuben
B. The British occupation of Philadelphia
C. The Treaty of Paris
D. The Declaration of Independence
A. The training and drilling conducted by Baron von Steuben
Which American diplomats helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris?
A. Washington, Lafayette, and von Steuben
B. Adams, Jay, and Franklin
C. Jefferson, Washington, and Hancock
D. Gates, Greene, and Cornwallis
B. Adams, Jay, and Franklin
Why did geography contribute to the American victory at Yorktown?
A. Cornwallis was trapped on a peninsula while American and French forces controlled the area.
B. Washington was able to retreat into Canada.
C. The British controlled the Atlantic Ocean.
D. Cornwallis had access to unlimited supplies.
A. Cornwallis was trapped on a peninsula while American and French forces controlled the area.
How did free Black Americans contribute to the American Revolution?
A. Many served in the Continental Army.
B. They were prohibited from participating in any way.
C. They served only as British generals.
D. They negotiated the Treaty of Paris.
A. Many served in the Continental Army.
What challenge did the Continental Army face that encouraged the recruitment of Black soldiers?
A. The army had too many soldiers.
B. The army was always short of men.
C. The army had no officers.
D. The army refused to fight.
B. The army was always short of men.
What did Great Britain recognize in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
A. The colonies would remain British colonies.
B. The United States was an independent nation.
C. France would control the United States.
D. George Washington would become king.
B. The United States was an independent nation.
Which statement best explains why the French alliance was important to American victory?
A. France provided resources and military assistance that the Americans lacked.
B. France fought the entire war without American soldiers.
C. France replaced the Continental Congress.
D. France convinced Britain to give up before Yorktown.
A. France provided resources and military assistance that the Americans lacked.
Which sequence correctly shows the order of these events?
A. Yorktown → Saratoga → Trenton → Treaty of Paris
B. Trenton → Saratoga → Yorktown → Treaty of Paris
C. Saratoga → Trenton → Treaty of Paris → Yorktown
D. Treaty of Paris → Trenton → Saratoga → Yorktown
B. Trenton → Saratoga → Yorktown → Treaty of Paris