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Britain reacted to the American Declaration of Independence by

A
gathering its military forces in Boston.
B
gathering its military forces in New York.
C
setting up winter headquarters in New Jersey.
D
granting the colonies independence.
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Which of the following best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

A
France signed a formal alliance with the Continental army and provided aid but later withdrew it following losses.
B
France provided aid from the beginning of the war and signed a formal alliance with the Continental army but did not think the colonists could win.
C
France did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance.
D
France provided aid to the Continental army from the beginning of the war but later withdrew the aid before signing a formal alliance.
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Which of the following locations served as the headquarters for General Washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

A
Fort Lee, New Jersey
B
Long Island, New York
C
Harlem Heights, New York
D
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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As a result of the battles of Trenton and Princeton during the American Revolution,

A
the morale of the Continental army suffered.
B
more soldiers enlisted in the Continental army.
C
France helped supply the British army.
D
Britain cut off New England from the other colonies.
5

In which battle did a victory prompt foreign nations to support the Continental Army?

A
the Battle of Harlem Heights
B
the Battle of Trenton
C
the Battle of Fort Lee
D
the Battle of Saratoga
6

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

A
the colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence.
B
General Washington set up headquarters in New Jersey.
C
the Continental army set up headquarters at Fort Lee.
D
General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.
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Which of the following encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

A
British defeats on Long Island and at Fort Lee
B
British victories in the battles of Trenton and Saratoga
C
colonial defeats on Long Island and at Fort Lee
D
colonial victories in the battles of Trenton and Saratoga
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The British army responded to the colonial victory at Trenton by

A
recapturing the town.
B
attacking Princeton.
C
capturing Fort Lee.
D
converging in New York.
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The main reason that France signed a formal alliance with the colonies during the American Revolution was

A
the formation of the Continental Congress.
B
Great Britain’s victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
C
the colonial victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
D
Benjamin Franklin’s negotiations on their behalf.
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Which battle that took place during the American Revolution briefly boosted colonial morale until the British recaptured the city the following month?

A
the Battle of Valley Forge
B
the Battle of Long Island
C
the Battle of Saratoga
D
the Battle of Trenton

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