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Which side, British or Continental, had more consistent leadership?
Continental
Which side, British or Continental, was more experienced?
British
Which side, British or Continental, was more motivated?
Continental
Who originally wrote about the idea of Natural Rights, that inspired the American Revolution?
John Locke
Why was the Congress unable to support the Continental Army?
Congress could not raise money through taxes
At the start of the war, why did many states ban African Americans from serving in the military?
fear of slave revolts
In the later years of the war, why did the British move the battles to the South? (bk.pg.161)
they thought they would have more Loyalist support
Which battle became known as the turning point of the war?
Saratoga
Why was the battle of Saratoga called the turning point of the war??
it convinced France to become an ally of the U.S.
What was the name of the German mercenaries hired by Great Britain?
Hessians
Which two European countries gave the most help to the U.S?
France and Spain
What was the nickname of Henry Harrison who paid Native Americans for the scalps of American settlers? (bk.pg.158)
the Hair Buyer
Where did the Continental troops spend the winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge, PA
Who wrote "Common Sense" which convinced many colonists to join the Patriot side?
Thomas Paine
Although the United States did not have a large fleet of ships, they managed to disrupt British trade by sending ________________ who would attack merchant ships and steal cargo.
privateers
What was the British strategy at the start of the war?
capture the Hudson River and contain the rebellion in the north
