S.S - 6.2 Q&A
List two reasons the Continental army had to keep retreating from General Howe's
attacks. - (correct answer)They were outnumbered and had less experience than the
British
Explain why Thomas Paine wrote The Crisis. - (correct answer)He wrote it to raise
morale, so colonists can support the army and to inspire soldiers to remain committed to
the cause of freedom.
Name two generals at the Battle of Saratoga. - (correct answer)British General John
Burgoyne and American General Horatio Gates
List three improvements Baron von Steuben made to American recruits. - (correct
answer)He taught them how to march, aim, and attack with bayonets
Name four things that soldiers at Valley Forge desperately needed. - (correct
answer)food, clothing, medicine, and shelter
What were the effects of the Battle of Saratoga? - (correct answer)It secured the New
England states for the Americans, lifted Patriot's spirits, and showed Europe that the
Continental Army might be able to win the war.
How did European countries and individuals help the Americans? - (correct
answer)France, Spain, and the Netherlands joined the Americans, causing Britain to
focus on more than one front. Individuals also helped Americans become better
prepared to fight.
A French noble called the _________ ___ _________ became a high ranking officer in
Washington's army. - (correct answer)Marquis de Lafayette
_______ ______ _______was a German baron who directed the training of
Washington's army. - (correct answer)Friedrich von Steuben
List two reasons the Continental army had to keep retreating from General Howe's
attacks. - (correct answer)They were outnumbered and had less experience than the
British
Explain why Thomas Paine wrote The Crisis. - (correct answer)He wrote it to raise
morale, so colonists can support the army and to inspire soldiers to remain committed to
the cause of freedom.
Name two generals at the Battle of Saratoga. - (correct answer)British General John
Burgoyne and American General Horatio Gates
List three improvements Baron von Steuben made to American recruits. - (correct
answer)He taught them how to march, aim, and attack with bayonets
Name four things that soldiers at Valley Forge desperately needed. - (correct
answer)food, clothing, medicine, and shelter
What were the effects of the Battle of Saratoga? - (correct answer)It secured the New
England states for the Americans, lifted Patriot's spirits, and showed Europe that the
Continental Army might be able to win the war.
How did European countries and individuals help the Americans? - (correct
answer)France, Spain, and the Netherlands joined the Americans, causing Britain to
focus on more than one front. Individuals also helped Americans become better
prepared to fight.
A French noble called the _________ ___ _________ became a high ranking officer in
Washington's army. - (correct answer)Marquis de Lafayette
_______ ______ _______was a German baron who directed the training of
Washington's army. - (correct answer)Friedrich von Steuben
