Key features of the conflict (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did George Washington serve as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
When did George Washington serve as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
July 1775 to 1783
What was Washington's primary military strategy during the war?
What was Washington's primary military strategy during the war?
Preserving his army over winning battles
How many American soldiers did Washington evacuate at the Battle of Long Island?
How many American soldiers did Washington evacuate at the Battle of Long Island?
Approximately 9,000 soldiers
How many soldiers served in the Continental Army during the course of the war?
How many soldiers served in the Continental Army during the course of the war?
Approximately 230,000 soldiers
How did Washington's discipline policy affect civilian support for the revolution?
How did Washington's discipline policy affect civilian support for the revolution?
It encouraged colonists to support the rebels
Where did Washington achieve surprise winter victories in 1776-77?
Where did Washington achieve surprise winter victories in 1776-77?
Trenton and Princeton
Which French nobleman did Washington convince to join the American cause?
Which French nobleman did Washington convince to join the American cause?
Marquis de Lafayette
What major problem affected British military campaigns during the war?
What major problem affected British military campaigns during the war?
Failed coordination between leaders
What was the main issue with German mercenaries (Hessians) used by the British?
What was the main issue with German mercenaries (Hessians) used by the British?
They behaved poorly toward civilians
What slowed General Burgoyne's campaign and showed inadequate British planning?
What slowed General Burgoyne's campaign and showed inadequate British planning?
Transporting 30 carts of supplies
Which treaty formally ended the War of Independence in 1783?
Which treaty formally ended the War of Independence in 1783?
Treaty of Paris