The Beginning
What was one advantage the Patriots had going into the war?
They were strongly motivated to fight for their independence.
The Americans secured high ground around Boston, but the British were able to force them to surrender. This battle convinced the king that the situation in the colonies had escalated into an organized uprising and must be treated as a foreign war.
Bunker Hill
The winter of 1777 was particularly brutal. Where did troops experience great cold and suffering?
Valley Forge, PA
George Washington felt that this was needed for an army to succeed.
discipline
Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of 1783
Women played a large role in the war by carrying out what role?
They acted as spies.
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen were able to secure cannons to protect the city of Boston; provided Americans with a valuable fort to protect the colonies from an invasion through Canada.
The Siege at Fort Ticonderoga
Washington's troops suffered from what?
lack of food, clothing and adequate shelter
Washington also felt bravery was important and anyone who didn't perform their duties would be what?
Held and punished as a coward
One of the agreements was that the British would recognize the United States as what?
free and independent country
At Lexington and Concord, the soldiers were told to hold fire until they were fired upon first. Why?
They wanted to British to fire the first shot, therefore starting the war.
take over leadership of government illegally
coup
Washington wisely used the time off in the winter of 1777 to do what?
train his soldiers
Which battle is considered a turning point in the war because the British were forced to surrender over 5,000 troops?
Battle of Saratoga
An economic impact of the war on women was this.
They had to assume responsibility for farms or businesses.
Washington was defeated here. The British army surrounded him and his troops, but he was able to escape. It was a failure for the colonists and they were forced to retreat from this state; it highlighted the fact that the Americans were unprepared to fight the British Army.
New York/Long Island
being unable to lead/make decision
incompetence
Washington thought soldiers should be this and have necessary supplies.
neat and clean
What ultimately led to the American victory at Saratoga?
British generals Howe and Burgoyne split their armies which allowed the Americans to fight smaller armies.
A political impact of the war on African Americans was this.
They thought that the revolution meant freedom to them.
The colonists were able to force the British to retreat all the way back to Boston; it made the British realize that defeating the rebels would not be easy.
Lexington and Concord
person in charge of supplies in an army camp
quartermaster
Leaders were brought in from where to show American soldiers how to fight a European army?
France and Prussia
Ultimately, the Battle of Saratoga convinced whom that the Americans could win the war which made them an ally?
France
One social impact of the war on Native Americans was this.
They were viewed as the enemy by Patriots throughout the war.