Vocab
What is a tactic?
a planned action
How many people were in Washington's army at once?
8,000-24,000
They were far from home, and it did not have many supplies and it took long to ship them.
Who fought a defensive side in the war?
Continental army
Where did Benjamin Franklin go to seek help to win the war?
Paris, France
What is a turning point?
A event that leads to a big change
What did the continental soldiers fight for?
They fought for a better life for them and there family.
What made the British army not want to fight?
Because of they were far from home and surrounded by people that hated them.
When did the British army win the battle of Bunker Hill?
June of 1775
How long did the American Revolution last
9 Years
What is a mercenary?
Why did most of the British army fight the war?
Only because it was their job.
How did woman have a role in the revolutionary war?
They ran farms, were nurses, and brought supplies
When did the British army abandon Bunker Hill?
March of 1776
Which Country captured a British fort in Pensacola, Florida?
Spain
What does it mean to enlist in something?
to agree to serve in an army or navy
Name one problem the continental army have?
Little pay, low supplies, they were tired, cold, and starving
How many soldiers were in the war for Brittan?
48,000 soldiers
What river did George Washington and his troops cross?
Delaware river
Who Captured Charleston, SC?
Britain
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more nations
When did the second continental congress make George Washington lead their army?
1775
What advantages did the continental army have over the British army?
The British had low hopes and the continental army were closer to home and had more supplies.
Where did sharp shooters camp out for the continental army?
The forces
Which Generals are from France and Germany?
Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Friedrich von Stuben