willingness to fight/strong leader (George Washington)
100
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army
They hoped independence would lead to an end to slavery
100
What event motivated the Americans at the start of the war?
the signing of the Declaration of Independence
100
Why did the Americans get defeated in New York in August 1776?
inexperienced soldiers
100
As the war went on, what became George Washington's military strategy?
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
200
Two American weaknesses during the war
insufficient supplies/poorly trained soldiers
200
Why did enslaved African Americans join the British army?
The British promised the slaves they would set them free
200
The battle and Trenton and Princeton proved . . .
The Americans could beat the British
200
How did the Americans win at Trenton?
They surprised the enemy with an attack on Christmas
200
What tactics were used by the Americans to win victories in the South?
hit and run raids through the swamps
300
Two British strengths during the war
professional, experienced soldiers/supplies of weapons, ammunition, food, and equipment
300
What are "mercenaries"?
soldiers who fight for whatever country will pay them
300
What country was most influenced by the American Revolution?
France
300
Which of the following is NOT true about the battle at Yorktown?
The British people are thrilled after the battle is over
300
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
At the beginning, the Americans were not as good as the British, but their skills and plans improved
400
British weaknesses during the war
distance between Britain and the colonies/British people did not care about the war
400
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
guerilla troops
400
According to the crisis, which George Washington had read to his soldiers, "The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country." Which word would NOT describe the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"?
fighter
400
Why was the victory at Saratoga a turning point in the war?
France became an American ally
400
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
land east of the Mississippi River
500
Which of these describes the winter at Valley Forge?
cold, lack of food and supplies, lots of training
500
True or False - An ally is a nation that helps another nation in a common cause (like winning a war)
TRUE
500
True or False: A treaty is a formal agreement between nations
TRUE
500
True or False: Guerillas are soldiers who are part of a regular army, with regular weapons, who fight like everyone else
FALSE
500
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence