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Which battle marked a turning point in the American Revolution?

A
the Battle of Valley Forge
B
the Battle of Saratoga
C
the Battle of Long Island
D
the Battle of Harlem Heights
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Which war decision ultimately damaged the colonial economy?

A
selling war bonds
B
getting assistance from France
C
printing more paper money
D
getting assistance from Spain
3

Britain reacted to the Declaration of Independence by

A
granting the colonies independence.
B
gathering its military forces in Boston.
C
setting up winter headquarters in New Jersey.
D
gathering its military forces in New York.
4

A colonial advantage at the beginning of the American Revolution was

A
a large, well-trained military.
B
access to British forts and equipment.
C
a supply of British war bonds.
D
knowledge of the terrain.
5

Although the Continental army had many disadvantages, it was similar to British forces in terms of its

A
knowledge of the American terrain.
B
ability to organize a fighting force.
C
strong, capable leadership.
D
financial backing from supporters.
6

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

A
General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.
B
the colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence.
C
the Continental army set up headquarters at Fort Lee.
D
General Washington set up headquarters in New Jersey.
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Victories by the Continental army in which battle prompted France to provide support?

A
the battles of Princeton and Fort Lee
B
the battles of Harlem Heights and Fort Lee
C
the battles of Princeton and Trenton
D
the battles of Harlem Heights and Trenton
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Which obstacle did colonial soldiers face at Valley Forge during the American Revolution?

A
desertions, extreme heat, and a lack of food
B
desertions, extreme heat, and a lack of clothing
C
disease, harsh winters, and a lack of food
D
harsh winters, overcrowding, and a lack of clothing
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Which describes the first battle of the American Revolution?

A
It occurred on Long Island, and the colonists defeated the British.
B
It occurred on Long Island, and the British defeated the colonists.
C
It occurred at Harlem Heights, and the colonists defeated the British.
D
It occurred at Harlem Heights, and the British defeated the colonists.
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Which best describes the first two years of the American Revolution?

A
A string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close.
B
A string of Continental army defeats was reversed when Washington retired.
C
The Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats.
D
The Continental army faced defeat nearly everywhere they fought the British.
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As a result of the battles of Trenton and Princeton,

A
France helped supply the British army.
B
Britain cut off New England from the other colonies.
C
more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army.
D
the morale of the Continental army suffered.
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Which event resulted from a missed meeting between British generals Howe and Burgoyne?

A
the British victory at Princeton
B
the surrender of General Howe
C
the surrender of Lord Cornwallis
D
the Continental army’s victory at Saratoga

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