Franklin
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at the Battle of Saratoga? Mexico, Germany, France, Great Britain
France
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
To fight a defensive war and tire the British out.
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Patriots
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
Why did many of the British people NOT support the war?
The cost to taxpayers was too high
How old is Teddy?
14 years young.
What was an effect of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
European countries came to the aid of America
What decision was made at the Second Continental Congress?
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.
What did New England colonists call the volunteers in their local militias?
Minutemen
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain.
Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
Great Britain.
Where did Ms.Mitchell go to college?
Monmouth University Go Hawks!
The Continental Army was composed of...
Troops from all of the colonies
What is Ms.Mitchell's favorite color?
Blue
What was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
Supply shortages
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
The successful surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton is an example of Washington's ability to...
Use bold and unexpected strategies to raise morale.
They used guerrilla tactics and local geography to offset Britain's superior numbers.
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was...
an act of treason
Which example shows how civilian support helped the Continental Army?
Local militias joined battles and provided supplies.
Which of these groups viewed the Proclamation of 1763 as tyranny?
Native Americans, American colonists, British soldiers, African slaves.
American colonists
Which of the following happened as a direct result of the Townshend Acts of 1767?
Boycott of British goods.
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
Land east of the Mississippi River.