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What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
O The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
O The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
O The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
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The timeline suggests that the French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The answer is: The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?
O He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
O He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans.
O He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?
They armed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
O They withdrew their support of the British.
O They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays' contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
What most strongly motivated African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
O the desire to achieve military ranks
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters
O the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
What is the main reason the colonists were so upset about taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act?
(Hint: It had something to do with Parliament.)