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