Question 1
In the final phase (17781781) of the American Revolution, the British
A. began a policy of total war that resulted in several cities being burned to the ground.
B. made a focused effort to win public support in the northern colonies.
C. badly overestimated the support of American Loyalists.
D. mounted their largest military assault against the Continental army.
E. concentrated their efforts on capturing individual Patriots.
Question 2
In early 1778, France
A. expelled the colonies' diplomats, including Benjamin Franklin, from Paris.
B. declared war on both England and Spain.
C. agreed to give the Americans money and supplies, but withheld their soldiers.
D. withdrew military naval support from the U.S., but continued to provide monetary assistance and supplies.
E. recognized the United States as a sovereign nation to help prevent it from abandoning the war effort.
Question 3
Which of the following nations remained America's most important ally during the American Revolution?
A. the Netherlands
B. Spain
C. Portugal
D. France
E. Canada