Continental Army
Who was chosen to lead the Continental army?
George Washington
Who was the French General of the French fleet that defeated the British at the Battle of Capes?
Jean Babtise
What was Britain’s strategy in 1777?
To cut off New England from the other colonies by taking New York.
Why was George Washington a good leader?
He was very humble and listened to people.
Who was Molly Pitcher and what did she do?
Mary Ludwig Hays; she carried water and fired cannons at the battle of Monmouth.
Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Baron von Stuben
What did France do before officially allying with America?
Secretly sent weapons and gun powered to the colonies.
Who led British forces from Canada?
British General John Burgoyne
What bold plan did Washington make on Christmas night, 1776?
Cross the icy Delaware River with his troops for a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
Who helped secure the French alliance?
Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette
What happened at the Battle of Trenton?
The Americans surprised and defeated the Hessian Troops.
What victory forced Britain out of Boston?
Using artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to drive out British troops. (Siege of Boston)
Who were some of Washington’s key advisors?
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Baron Von Steuben, and John Laurens.
Who was Tadeusz Kościuszko?
A polish engineer who built defenses that helped win at Saratoga.
What was the Culper Ring, and what did it do?
A spy network organized by Benjamin Tallmadge that gathered intelligence for Washington.