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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

Which term identifies mercenaries who fought in the British army during the American Revolution? A. French B. Hessians C. Scots D. Russians

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

@RossTheBoss

6 years ago

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hessians, these were mercenaries who came from the germanic states to fight for the British.

6 years ago

OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

Thanks, can you check about 8 more XD

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh geez, sure

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

I did them, So you're just basically checking my work...

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

Which offer did the British make to slaves to encourage them to join the British side during the American Revolution? A. money B. better jobs C. the arrest of all slave owners D. freedom <---

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

@RossTheBoss

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm pretty sure that is correct

6 years ago

OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------ How did the Declaration of Independence affect most colonists? A. They were afraid that each state would fight Britain independently. B. They were sad and felt bad for leaving the mother country. C. They felt disappointed with the actions of the delegates. D. They were proud and felt like a part of a larger group<---- ---------------------------------------------------------- How did John Adams help persuade the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence? A. He told the delegates the French would help if they signed it. B. He threatened delegates who were opposed to independence. C. He never gave up and spoke convincingly about independence. <---- D. He wrote much of the document with Thomas Jefferson. --------------------------------------------------------------- (3 pt) How did George Washington meet the challenge of keeping his small army from being lost during the early part of the Revolutionary War? A. hire professional soldiers from Spain to make his army bigger B. retreat when necessary to save the army <---- C. attack the British even when American losses were high D. rely on naval forces more than the army to attack the British ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was the Battle of Trenton important to the American Revolutionary cause? A. It proved that Americans could fight in the European style. B. The American victory improved Patriot morale. C. It was the last major battle of the American Revolution. <---- D. The French who saw the battle convinced the French king to support the Americans. ----------------------------------------------------------------- How were Native Americans affected by the American Revolution? A. They lost much of their land east of the Applachians. <------ B. They were forced to move west of the Mississippi River. C. They decided to ally themselves with the Spanish. D. They refused to take part in the war on either side. ----------------------------------------------------- Why was Valley Forge significant to the American Revolutionary War victory? A. After the hardships of Valley Forge, the American army was stronger, prouder, and better trained. <------------- B. American determination to survive at Valley Forge convinced the British to surrender. C. During the winter at Valley Forge, American forces took control of Philadelphia and New York. D. It allowed the French to attack the British in Canada. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Which Prussian officer turned the disorderly Continental Army into a skilled fighting force? A. Haym Salomon B. Baron Friedrich von Steuben C. Marquis de Lafayette <----- D. Lord Cornwallis ------------------------------------------------------------------- Which young officer on Washington's staff captured a British fort at Yorktown? A. Alexander Hamilton B. George Rogers Clark C. Haym Salomon D. Friedrich von Steuben <------ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Which description of Lord Cornwallis is correct? A. a young officer on Washington's staff who captured a British fort during the Battle of Yorktown B. a former Prussian captain who turned a disorderly group of American recruits into skilled soldiers C. the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend D. the commander of British troops in the South who lost the Battle of Yorktown <--- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Which was Abigail Adams known for? A. writing letters to her husband about the unequal treatment of women and blacks B. helping to boost morale during the winter at Valley Forge C. disguising herself as a man to become a soldier in the Continental Army <----- D. protecting important documents at Valley Forge ------------------------------------------------------------------- Which general's wife provided food and comfort during the winter at Valley Forge? A. Abigail Adams B. Catherine Greene C. Martha Washington <------ D. Elizabeth Hamilton ------------------------------------------------------------------- Who was the Marquis de Lafayette? A. the commander of British troops in the South who lost the Battle of Yorktown B. a young officer on Washington's staff who captured a British fort during the Battle of Yorktown C. <--- the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend D. a former Prussian captain who turned a disorderly group of American recruits into skilled soldiers ------------------------------------------------------------------- @RossTheBoss Sorry it took so long, And I realize that its more than 8 questions, I hope you can answer just some

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Looking over your answers, for the most part they seem to be correct

6 years ago

OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

All?

6 years ago

OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

Thanks for the help! I'll tell you how much I get!

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

A 66%, But my school is based on Credits/Points not grade, and I got 30 Credits :D

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OpenStudy (thesmartestderpalive):

@RossTheBoss

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

cool, but did you read the lesson material at all?

6 years ago

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