Who commanded the British troops at the start of the war?
Howe
100
This man gave money to the Continental Congress to support the war
Robert Morris
100
Washington attacked this NJ city on Christmas night to score a key victory
What is Trenton
100
Who commanded the Continental Army?
George Washington
100
This treaty was signed after the war
The treaty of Paris
200
Name 2 British advantages
Well-trained, well-supplied army and navy
Wealth of resources
Strong Central Government
200
Name 2 colonial disadvantages
Untrained Soldiers; small army
Food and ammunition shortages
Weak and divided central government
200
The loss at this city was the greatest American defeat
What is Charlestown, SC
200
What was the strategy of the British Commander?
Goal was to make America think that war was hopeless
Build up a massive military to intimidate Americans
Invite delegates from Continental Congress to a peace conference.
200
Name 2 things that the treaty signed after the war accomplished
Brit recognizes US as new nation with Miss. River as Western Border. Brits give Florida back to Spain
300
Name 2 British disadvantages
Fighting in unfamiliar, hostile territory
Fighting far away from Britain and resources
Troops indifferent; halfhearted support at home
300
name 2 colonial advantages
Fighting on home ground
Good decisions by generals
Fighting for their rights and freedoms
French Alliance: Loans, navy, troops
300
American victory was secured after the battle at this VA site.
What is Yorktown
300
How did American troops respond in the opening battles?
they fled
300
How does a Republic work?
power resides with a body of citizens with the right to vote.
400
The surrender of this British general secured American victory
Cornwallis
400
How did Thomas Paine help boost morale?
the American Crisis
400
Why was Saratoga a turning point?
improved morale
French provided assistance
400
Americans used this type of warfare (must name AND describe what it is)
What is guerilla warfare
(firing from behind rocks, constantly moving, using the element of suprise, ambush, etc.)
400
Adams wanted power to be separated between these 3 branches (must name the branch and the power it has)