● Which war decision ultimately damaged the colonial
economy? printing more paper money
● The American Revolution battles of Trenton and
Princeton resulted in an increase in colonial supplies
and troops.
● Which describes the first battle of the American
Revolution? It occurred on Long Island, and the
British defeated the colonists.
● Although the Continental army had many disadvantages,
it was similar to British forces in terms of its strong,
capable leadership.
● Which battle marked a turning point in the American
Revolution? the Battle of Saratoga
● A colonial advantage at the beginning of the American
Revolution was knowledge of the terrain.
● During the earliest days of the American Revolution,
General Washington believed that soldiers’ short
enlistment periods doomed colonial chances of
victory.
● Britain reacted to the Declaration of Independence by
gathering its military forces in New York. ● Which event resulted from a missed meeting between
British generals Howe and Burgoyne? the Continental
army’s victory at Saratoga
● After early colonial losses to the British in New York,
General Washington withdrew his troops to
Pennsylvania.