Who was the colony trying to be free from?
the British
Who was the ruler of Britain
King George III
What year did the Continental Army defeat the British in New York?
1777
Why did Clark want to surprise the enemy?
Because a winter attack would be hard because of the weather.
What is something the British were taxing the colonists
tea, stamps, and sugar
What do the coionies want
to be able to move to more land
What city in New York did the Continental Army defeat the British?
Saratoga
What year did Clark and his men set off for Vincennes?
1779
What is a tax
The money people pay for the government
Why was the Declaration of Independence important?
To mark the time they were free.
How many African American colonists joined the Continental Army?
About 5000
Why did the British Army surrender?
Because they were surrounded and they were outnumbered.