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Battles of the Revolutionary War Answers

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What did the Continental Congress do in order to raise money? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Raise taxes
B
Print money
C
Sell war bonds
D
Attempt to gain help from foreign governments
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What immediate challenges did Washington face as commander of the Continental army? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
No state militias
B
Poorly trained volunteers
C
Short enlistment terms
D
A small national army
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Many experts say that the greatest advantage of the Continental army was

A
its wealth of supplies.
B
the long enlistment terms for soldiers.
C
the leadership of George Washington.
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Which of the following best describes Washington’s view after his retreat from New York?

A
He was optimistic after escaping the British in New York.
B
He was worried that the war was lost.
C
He was celebrating his army’s victory in Philadelphia.
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Why does Washington believe the war is lost? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The British were winning too many battles.
B
The enlistment terms for Continental soldiers were too short.
C
The British had the support of state militias.
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Which best summarizes the writer’s impression of the soldiers at Valley Forge?

A
They are healthy despite being cold and hungry.
B
They have suffered but are in good spirits.
C
They are angry and planning to desert.
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Why was General Burgoyne’s campaign important for the British?

A
Winning in New York would mean France would support the British for the remainder of the war.
B
They wanted to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.
C
The British wanted to cut off New York from Canada.
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The most important effect of Burgoyne's surrender was that

A
the British were defeated.
B
France joined the war on the side of the Americans.
C
Benedict Arnold deserted and joined the British forces.

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