British
Colonial Army
George Washington
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States
100
The British had mixed emotions about starting the Revolutionary War. Describe their mixed feelings.
On one hand they were offended
On the other hand they were relictant to fight a war against their own/former citizens.
100
Describe the Continential/Colonial Army
Men from 13 different colonies together for the first time. Very inexperience, never fought before. Few supplies
100
After the first battle in New York, what did George Washington order his army to do?
Keep the fires burning, while the army and supplies traveled across the river out of the reach of the British.
100
What was the first colony in the 13 colonies?
Virginia
100
# 9
Georgia
200
How did the British spend the summer of 1776?
Training and waiting for supplies from England
200
How did the Continential/Colonial army spend the winter of 1776/1777?
Camping in the woods, freezing, starving, no coats or shoes, no shelter.
200
What did George Washington realize about his own army?
He couldn't fight a face to face battle or real European war.
200
How many original colonies were there?
13
200
#3
Massachusetts
300
How did the British win the first battle in New York City?
They used the Jamaica pass to sneak behind the Americans and surround them. They chased them through a swamp and slaughtered most of the army.
300
Why were the losses at Fort Washington and Lee so devastating?
They lost cannons, cartridges, and muskets that couldn't be replaced because they were made in England. Also lost 3,000 men.
300
George Washington had to ___________his men, rather than ___________ them.
pursuade, punish
300
The leader of Pennsylvania was?
William Penn
300
#7
Delaware
400
How did the British feel after the attack on Christmas Eve?
They felt like it was no big deal. It was a small battle and they could get more Hessians.
400
How did the results of the attack at Trenton impact the Americans?
It boosted their confidence. It changed the whole American view of the war. They could win.
400
Why did George Washington order his generals to read "American Crisis" to the troops?
He hoped that it would inspire the soldiers to hold on a little longer.
400
New Jersey was originally part of what colony?
New York
400
#12
Virginia
500
How did the Britich spend the winter of 1776-1777?
They were having parties in New York City. They were warm and had shelter.
500
Who was seen as a hero in the Americas?
George Washington
500
Describe what happened on Christmas Eve
They moved in the middle of the night. Surprise attack in Trenton. The Hessians were drunk and asleep. Americans killed the leader and took hundreds of prisoners.
500
Georgie had law that allowed people to come there and do what?
Work to pay off their debts instead of going to jail in England.
500
#13
Pennsylvania