Key features of the conflict (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the American War of Independence last?
When did the American War of Independence last?
1775 to 1783
What position did George Washington hold during the war?
What position did George Washington hold during the war?
Commander-in-chief of Continental Army
Why did Washington use strategic retreats at battles like Long Island?
Why did Washington use strategic retreats at battles like Long Island?
To preserve his army to fight later
Approximately how many men joined the Continental Army throughout the conflict?
Approximately how many men joined the Continental Army throughout the conflict?
230,000 men
How did Continental Army troops obtain supplies from civilians?
How did Continental Army troops obtain supplies from civilians?
They paid for supplies
Where did Washington achieve surprise victories during winter 1776-77?
Where did Washington achieve surprise victories during winter 1776-77?
Trenton and Princeton
Which French officer did Washington convince to join the Continental Army?
Which French officer did Washington convince to join the Continental Army?
Marquis de Lafayette
Which British generals failed to coordinate their separate campaigns?
Which British generals failed to coordinate their separate campaigns?
Howe and Burgoyne
What types of soldiers behaved violently towards American civilians?
What types of soldiers behaved violently towards American civilians?
German mercenaries & Indigenous allies
What hampered General Burgoyne's progress through dense forests?
What hampered General Burgoyne's progress through dense forests?
30 carts of supplies & possessions
How many Continental Army soldiers escaped after the Battle of Long Island?
How many Continental Army soldiers escaped after the Battle of Long Island?
9,000 soldiers
When did the Treaty of Paris officially end the war?
When did the Treaty of Paris officially end the war?
1783