American and British Military
Why do you think the author described the strengths of the British army?
A. To let readers know that the Americans would be fighting a tough opponent
B. To entertain the reader with military facts
C. To criticize the British army’s leadership
D. To provide background information about European geography
To let readers know that the Americans would be fighting a tough opponent
Patriots; because their enemy, the British, had control of the city
How did an American victory at Saratoga convince the French to support the colonists?
A. It showed the French that the British had already won the war.
B. The victory convinced the French that it was possible for the Americans to win the war.
C. It convinced France that the colonies had no chance of success.
D. It caused France to withdraw from all European conflicts.
B. The victory convinced the French that the Americans could win the war
What does 'emerge' mean?
To develop
What does scarcity mean?
Lack of supplies
Why did the Hessians agree to fight for the British?
Because they would receive payment for their service
Why did George Washington move his troops to Manhattan?
To avoid capture after the Patriot soldiers lost at Brooklyn Heights
What is an alliance?
A formal agreement of friendship between countries.
What were the ways that women helped during the war?
They worked as nurses, cooks, soldiers, and spies.
Who was James Armistead, and how did he help the war effort?
He was an enslaved African American who worked as a spy for Marquis de Lafayette and provided important information to help the Patriots achieve a victory.
Why did some colonists decide to join the Patriots upon hearing about the use of Hessian fighters?
They thought the use of Hessians was unfair and wanted to even the fight
What strategy did George Washington use to gain a much-needed win at Trenton?
He staged a surprise attack
What kind of ruling class did the Dutch live in during the time of the American Revolution?
A harsh ruling class
How can art, such as poetry, be a powerful weapon?
It can influence the thinking of a nation
How did profiteering hurt the patriot cause?
It caused prices to rise and Americans to suffer.
What challenges did the Continental Army face? (list 4)
1. Soldiers were not well-trained
2. Had few resources
3. There was little money for war expenses
4. They were smaller than the British Army
Why was Saratoga a turning point?
The Patriots' victory turned the course of the war to their favor
Who refused Parliament's request to send troops to American to help the British?
Catherine II
What did Deborah Sampson do to support the war effort?
She dressed as a man to fight in the war
How did Lord Dunmore convince some African Americans to fight for the British?
by promising them freedom after the war
The American generals disagreed on many things, including strategy. What united them?
The fact they were fighting for a cause they believed in
On what day did George Washington lead his troops across Delaware?
December 25th, 1776
How and why did the Dutch people support the Americans?
They supplied ammunition and continued to trade with the Americans because they also lived under harsh rule.
How do you think most women of the late 1700's felt about Deborah Sampson’s Behavior?
They were probably shocked that a woman would do such a thing.
What factors might have influenced how African Americans took part in the war?
How strongly they felt about the causes supported by either side of the battle