

6.1 How Did the American Colonies defeat Great Britain?
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6.1 How Did the American Colonies defeat Great Britain?

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Multiple Choice
What was the 1st of the Early Revolutionary war battles discussed
Fort Ticonderoga,
Siege at Boston
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
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Multiple Choice
What was the last (4th) of the Early Revolutionary war battles discussed?
Fort Ticonderoga,
Siege at Boston
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean to retreat?
to stop fighting and move away from the enemy
the surrounding of a place by an army in order to capture it
a soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country
a time when important changes occur
a series of battles to achieve a specific purpose or goal
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean to siege?
to stop fighting and move away from the enemy
the surrounding of a place by an army in order to capture it
a soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country
a time when important changes occur
a series of battles to achieve a specific purpose or goal
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Multiple Select
How did American Indians help the Patriots? Select 2
The Mohawk Indians threw tea into Boston Harbor.
Stockbridge Mohican Indians served in militias
The Iroquois refused to allow British settlers on their land.
The Oneida joined the Patriots after trying to stay neutral.
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Multiple Select
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war? Select 2
Washington's troops captured a group of Hessian soldiers.
The Patriot victory ended the British campaign in the Middle Colonies
The French agreed to join the fight against Britain after the Patriot's victory in Saratoga.
The British surrendered after the Battle of Saratoga.
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Multiple Choice
What is a campaign?
to stop fighting and move away from the enemy
the surrounding of a place by an army in order to capture it
a soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country
a time when important changes occur
a series of battles to achieve a specific purpose or goal
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Multiple Choice
What is a mercenary?
to stop fighting and move away from the enemy
the surrounding of a place by an army in order to capture it
a soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country
a time when important changes occur
a series of battles to achieve a specific purpose or goal
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Multiple Choice
What is a turning point?
to stop fighting and move away from the enemy
the surrounding of a place by an army in order to capture it
a soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country
a time when important changes occur
a series of battles to achieve a specific purpose or goal
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Multiple Choice
Clark took control of the fort at Vincennes without a fight.
True
False
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Multiple Select
What were the two goals of the British during their campaign in the Southern Colonies? Select 2
The British planned to capture the Southern Colonies with help from the area's many Loyalists.
The British planned to capture the Southern Colonies with help from slaves they promised to free.
The British planned to move north to take back the Middle Colonies and New England.
The British planned to capture the Southern Colonies and return them to British control while the Middle and New England Colonies gained their independence.
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Multiple Choice
Why did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?
His army was too small
Washington decided to join the British
Cornwallis was a spy
He was trapped
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