"The Matchup"
Which side, British or Colonists, was in general considered 'favored' to win the war at its outset?
The British
After this battle in which the colonists scored a victory in upstate New York, the French agreed to join the war on the side of the colonists.
The Battle of Saratoga
What/who were 'Patriots'?
People in the colonists that wanted independence from Britain, at basically any cost.
Describe at least one way in which women played a key role in the Revolutionary war
-Fought
-Domestic roles following camps
-Spying!
-Wealthy wives involved in politics
-Sybil Ludington
When was the Declaration of Independence issued?
July 4th 1776
Describe two key disadvantages of the British
-Travel
-Lesser Cause and motivation
-Lack of interest in England
-"Road Team"
Explain the following on the Battle of Yorktown (VA):
-What was the outcome?
-Why did this outcome matter?
The colonists won. Final battle of the war, British surrender for good at this point.
Explain the term 'Fencesitter' and approximately how much of the Colonial population they made up.
The undecided people of the colonies. This was the largest group of people (estimates range from 1/3-1/2 of people).
What was the RI 1st Regiment?
The first all-black regiment, fought in the Battle of RI in Portsmouth
Which sporting brand had the biggest profit on sneaker sales in 2022?
A. Adidas
B. Nike
C. Puma
D. Sketchers
B. Nike
What was the objective of each side (British and colonists) in the war? IE, what would define 'winning'?
Which sides objective is typically considered to be more of an advantage?
The British needed to end the rebellion and maintain control over the colonies.
The colonies were fighting for their independence, they needed to fight until Britain would give up their control and leave them alone.
In general, the colonists cause is seen as the far more motivating cause.
Despite brutal conditions, what two positives came of the harsh winter campground at Valley Forge, PA?
-Experimental smallpox inoculation proved effective
-The Continental Army was trained and became a professional fighting force
What is a loyalist? What types of people were typically loyalists?
Someone in the colonies that wanted to remain loyal to Britain. They were often wealthier/people of status. Non-New Englanders
What/who were the Hessians?
Elite German soldiers that were hired by the British to fight in the war
Who wrote "Give Me Liberty, or Give me Death!"
Patrick Henry
Explain the strategies used by the colonists to be successful in many battles with Britain, despite their many obvious disadvantages?
This worked against the British who were unfamiliar with the land, and were used to old-style fighting tactics.
Explain the following about the Battle of Bunker Hill:
-Where was it fought? (town, state)
-Outcome for British?
-Outcome for Colonists?
-Boston, MA
-Technically, the British win because they secure the hill
-However, the colonists proved they were capable of matching up with the British by inflicting much heavier casualties on the British.
Why was using propaganda/gaining popular support so important during the Revolutionary War for each side?
Considering such a large amount of the population was undecided, part of the fight involved convincing those that were undecided to join the cause.
The patriots largely used propaganda in a more effective way and rallied support for their cause better.
Why did many Native Americans side with the British? What role did they often play while fighting with the British (think back to the episode watched)?
Many felt that the Colonists were a greater long-term threat to their land. A British victory would at least mean that the colonists would be contained from expanding west.
Many Natives served as scouts/navigation leads due to their knowledge of the land.
How many people live in RI?
A. 700,000
B. 900,000
C. 1.1 Million
D. 1.9 Million
Why were the colonists underfunded and undersupplied at the start of the war?
The colonies don't have a real federal government. Not even a formal military at first! Basically, there is no existing national government that can organize for a war effort.
Right after Washington crossed the Delaware River with the Continental Army, the colonists scored a key victory at the _________________________, which was a major turning point in the war.
Battle of Trenton
What was the fate of the loyalists at the end of the war? Also, how are they remembered? Why?
Many lost land, were publicly humiliated, had to flee to Canada. They are often remembered in history as traitors, because the Patriots were victorious and therefore largely controlled the way the time period was remembered.
In reality, Loyalists were often simply people that didn't want major changes in their lives.
Why was the presence of Black troops controversial in the Revolutionary War?
Why did many blacks fight on the side of the British?
Many white soldiers did not want to fight alongside black troops, others welcomed them as sheer added numbers.
Many slaves were promised freedom by the British if they fought (IF the British were overall victorious).
Which Olympic athlete has the most gold medals ever? How many gold medals?
Michael Phelps (23)