Day 1
What year did the Colonists declare Independence?
The year Colonists declared Independence was 1776
What does John Honeyman tell George Washington?
Honeyman tells him they are partying and will be unprepared for an attack
Did Benjamin Franklin convince the French to make an alliance in the spring in 1777?
No, he did not
Did the colonists make an alliance with France?
Yes they did
Did the French fight the Indians in the French and Indian war?
No. The French and Indians fought the British
What were the 2 Howe brothers jobs?
They were the Generals of the British Army
What was Washington's plan to attack the Hessians?
He plans to cross the Delaware River and catch the Hessians by surprise
Who is the British's new General?
General John Burgoyne
How long did the British fight to conquer Charleston?
The British fight for 6 weeks and eventually Charleston falls to the British
What happened during the Boston Tea Party?
The King put a tax on tea and the people sneaked onto the boats carrying the tea and threw it all into the ocean
In the Battle of Long Island how many troops did the King send?
The king sent 15,000 troops
What was the warning that Colonel Johann Rall received?
He received a note warning them about George Washington's army is crossing the river
What did the British do when they capture Fort Ticonderoga?
They climb Mt. Defiance and aim cannons at the Americans guarding the fort
What did Benedict Arnold do?
Benedict Arnold swapped sides and joined the British
What was the Stamp Act?
The Stamp Act was a tax on anything made of paper
What happened to Nathan Hale when he went to spy?
Nathan Hale was found out and he was killed
What day did Washington attack?
Washington attacked on December 26
Who does Burgoyne hire to guide his army?
Burgoyne hired the Iroquois
What did the colonists realize?
They realize what they need to do is win the hearts and minds of the people
What was an advantage for the British during the Revolutionary War?
The British had the most supplies
What happened when the British attacked New York?
The British captured and took control of New York
Did Washington's army win the Battle of Princeton?
Yes, they beat the British
Who won the Battle of Bennington?
The local militias join together and capture or kill all the Hessians
What 2 types of people do the British try to win the hearts and minds of?
The Loyalists and Enslaved People
What was a disadvantage for the British during the Revolutionary War?
They were fighting far from home and didn't know the terrain