African-Americans and the War
True or False: Since African-Americans fought alongside white colonists in the war, the white colonists began to question their acceptance of the institution of slavery
True. States like Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania all took steps to abolish slavery
Why was there a battle at New York? What were both sides fighting over?
ports/water access
T/F: America starts winning after the battle of New York.
False
Who is the author?
Thomas Paine
What date was the battle?
December 25th, Christmas, 1776
True or False: Before independence, African-Americans fought in Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill
True
True or False: The Continental Army used traditional European fighting tactics in the Battle of New York
True
After the battle, the British chased the Continental Army. What state did the Continental Army end up in?
Pennsylvania/Near Trenton, NJ
What is "The Crisis"? A book, a pamphlet, a tweet, a newspaper article?
A pamphlet
What time was the battle and why was that a bold choice for GW?
At night, can't see ANYTHING
Why did the Continental Army prohibit African-Americans from joining the cause?
Washington did not want a haven for runaway slaves
What weaknesses hurt the Continental Army in the battle of New York?
Number of troops, poorly supplied, lack of training, strategy
How do the soldiers feel after the Battle of New York? Why?
Soldiers were..hungry, weak, cold, wet, no uniforms.
What is "The Crisis" a form of?
propaganda
What was the weather like?
Cold, snow storm, icy
Why would African-Americans want to fight for the British against the Continental Army?
The British promised freedom
What strengths helped the British win the battle of New York?
Superior Numbers, well equipped, experienced and trained
T/F: Washington has enough troops at this point and will not run out.
False: Not only does he not have enough troops, most enlistments were almost up.
What does he mean when he says..."These are the times that try men's souls. The summer solider and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the services of the country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thank of man and woman."
It's easy to fight when we are winning and things are going our way...it's hard to fight when things are tough but it's worth it.
What was GW strategy? Did it work?
Surprise attack...big win for America
What made George Washington change his mind and allow African-Americans to volunteer for the Continental Army?
There was a shortage of troops in the Continental Army
True or False: In the face of overwhelming British forces, George Washington surrenders at New York
False
What did British General Howe offer to Americans after it appears they will win the entire war?
Pardons
Bonus: what is a pardon and do Americans take him up on it?
In the end, what does T.Paine mean?
Don't be a quitter. America needs you. Americans need you!
Why was this battle important to winning the war?
Leads to several big wins for America, makes British change strategy, convinces American troops to re-enlist