Question

lesson quiz 4 - 8
directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. which statement best describes native american involvement in the revolutionary war?

a. most native americans sided with the patriots, inspired by their ideals of freedom and liberty.
b. much of the fighting that involved native americans took place west of the appalachian mountains.
c. native americans became increasingly swept up in the war as the british moved south.
d. native americans were mainly neutral during the war, waiting to see which side would win.

1. during the revolutionary war, the congress authorized the use of privateers to

a. collect taxes from loyalists who did not want to fund the war.
b. defend colonial settlements from attack by british troops.
c. engage the powerful warships of the british navy in battle.
d. capture british merchant ships and seize their cargo.

1. the british counted on strong loyalist support in the south, but instead

a. mercenaries hired by both sides fought, upsetting british battle plans.
b. former loyalists imprisoned thousands of british troops.
c. small, quick bands of patriots repeatedly attacked british troops.
d. southern traders blockaded coastal cities such as savannah.

1. the worst american defeat of the revolutionary war occurred at

a. camden. c. charles town.
b. vincennes. d. cowpens.

1. why did washingtons attack at yorktown surprise the british?

a. the british were unaware that france had sent warships to aid the patriots.
b. the british thought washington was on the verge of surrendering entirely.
c. the british thought loyalist support in the south would prevent an attack there.
d. the british were expecting washington to attack at new york city instead.

1. what is likely the most important reason why america won the revolutionary war?

a. the patriots believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the british.
b. the strong continental navy successfully prevented supplies from reaching british troops.
c. the continental army possessed superior firepower and advanced weapons.
d. the collapse of loyalist support as the war progressed destroyed british morale.

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• Native Americans had various interests. The fighting involving them was often in areas west of the Appalachian Mountains as that was their traditional territory and where many conflicts with settlers (related to the war) occurred.

1. Question 2:

• Privateers were privately - owned armed ships. Their main role was to capture enemy (British) merchant ships and seize cargo to disrupt British trade and supply, which was a form of economic warfare.

1. Question 3:

• In the South, instead of strong Loyalist support, small, quick - moving bands of Patriots (like the “Swamp Fox” Francis Marion and his men) used guerrilla - like tactics to repeatedly attack British troops.

1. Question 4:

• The loss at Charles Town (Charleston) was a significant defeat for the Americans as a large number of troops were captured.

1. Question 5:

• The British were expecting Washington to attack New York City (a major British - held city). His move to Yorktown was a strategic surprise.

1. Question 6:

• The Patriots' belief in their cause (independence) and their commitment to outlast the British (through perseverance, using guerrilla tactics, and eventually getting foreign aid) was a crucial factor. The Continental Navy was not strong, the Continental Army did not have superior firepower, and while Loyalist support waned, it was not the most important reason compared to the Patriots' resolve.

Answer:

1. B. Much of the fighting that involved Native Americans took place west of the Appalachian Mountains.
2. D. capture British merchant ships and seize their cargo.
3. C. small, quick bands of Patriots repeatedly attacked British troops.
4. C. Charles Town.
5. D. The British were expecting Washington to attack at New York City instead.
6. A. The Patriots believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the British.