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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 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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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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Spain helped the Colonial army during the American Revolution by

A
building ships for American use.
B
keeping the British navy occupied.
C
forcing General Cornwallis to surrender.
D
trapping the British on a peninsula at Yorktown.
5

Which navy kept General Cornwallis and his troops from escaping Yorktown?

A
British
B
Continental
C
French
D
Spanish
6

Which of the following pairs of countries became colonial allies during the American Revolution?

A
France and Spain
B
France and Great Britain
C
Russia and Spain
D
Spain and Great Britain
7

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 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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Which of the following best describes the early phases of the American Revolution?

A
A string of Continental army victories made the end of the war seem close.
B
The Continental army experienced an equal number of victories and defeats.
C
A string of Continental army defeats was reversed when Washington retired.
D
The Continental army faced defeat most times they fought the British.
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Which of the following best describes the first major battle of the American Revolution?

A
It occurred on Long Island, where the colonists defeated the British.
B
It occurred on Long Island, where the British defeated the colonists.
C
It occurred at Harlem Heights, where the colonists defeated the British.
D
It occurred at Harlem Heights, where the British defeated the colonists.

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