Question

1. who served as the commander of the continental army? a. john adams b. george washington c. alexander hamilton d. thomas jefferson 10. what advantages did the continental army have over the british army? a. large amounts of funding b. familiarity with the land c. significant training d. a wealth of supplies 11. what was a key weakness of the british army during the war? a. lack of military experience b. poor supply lines and fighting far from home c. lack of trained officers d. weak navy the battle of saratoga is often considered the turning - point of the revolutionary war because: a) it was the final battle of the war b) it led to the french alliance with the american colonies c) the british defeated the continental army d) it forced the british to negotiate peace 13. the winter at valley forge is significant because: a) the continental army experienced severe hardships but emerged stronger b) it marked the beginning of british defeat c) the continental army was defeated and disbanded d) the british army took control of the region 14. the french supported the american colonies by providing a. weapons and gunpowder b. training c. money d. all of the above. 15. which of the following battles was the last major battle of the revolutionary war? a) battle of saratoga b) battle of bunker hill c) battle of yorktown d) battle of lexington and concord

Explanation:

• Question 9: George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army.
• Question 10: The Continental Army had familiarity with the land as an advantage over the British. They lacked the funding, training, and supplies of the British.
• Question 11: The British Army's key weakness during the war was poor supply - lines and fighting far from home. They had a well - trained officer corps and a strong navy, and were not lacking in military experience.
• Question 12: The Battle of Saratoga led to the French alliance with the American colonies, which was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War.
• Question 13: The winter at Valley Forge was significant because the Continental Army experienced severe hardships but emerged stronger.
• Question 14: The French supported the American Colonies by providing weapons and gunpowder, training, and money.
• Question 15: The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

Answer:

1. B. George Washington
2. b. Familiarity with the land
3. B. Poor supply lines and fighting far from home
4. b) it led to the French alliance with the American colonies
5. a) The Continental Army experienced severe hardships but emerged stronger
6. d. All of the above
7. c) Battle of Yorktown