The Declaration of Independence Answers

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According to the passage, why was Spain helping the colonists?

Great Britain’s growing power threatened Spain’s interests.

Spain was making money selling supplies to the Continental army.

Great Britain was unable to sell supplies to the Continental army.

Spain wanted to weaken the power of the Continental army.

Why was it difficult for Gálvez to keep supplying the Americans with goods?

There were British spies in New Orleans.

Oliver Pollock would not help Gálvez.

The Spanish king did not want to be involved.

The Mississippi River was hard to navigate.

What did Gálvez keep pressuring Irazabel to do?

turn around because of hurricanes

attack and occupy Pensacola

guard the British fort

widen the entrance to Pensacola

Why did the rest of the fleet urge the admiral to follow Gálvez?

because the admiral was leaving for Cuba

because they felt Gálvez was brave

because they were more loyal to Gálvez

because Gálvez’s four ships were larger

How did the Siege of Pensacola end?

Galvez surrendered.

The British flag was raised.

The British surrendered.

Galvez granted all Campbell’s proposals.

Why did Bernardo de Gálvez have to act secretly?

Spain supported the British.

Spain was not officially involved in the war.

He didn’t want the Continental army to know of his involvement.

He didn’t want the Spanish to know of his involvement.

During the first month of fighting, how many battles had Gálvez and his troops lost?

550

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