Independence Achieved
What is one of the advantages that the Americans had during the war?
They fought on their land
The British had to wait months for supplies
The Americans were experts in wilderness fighting
What Virginia militia leader set out to end attacks in the west?
George Rogers Clark
Who won the Battle of Yorktown?
The Patriots
While unwilling to dissolve his Army, where did General Washington camp his troops?
Newburgh, New York (either is fine)
What is a Privateer?
A privately owned Merchant Ship out fitted with weapons
Who was Washington's aide?
Alexander Hamilton
What month did General Washington formally resign?
How many troops were sent to capture the Savanah Georgia
3050
What is a Siege
an attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place ; military blockade
What date was the Treaty of Pairs signed?
September 3rd 1783
Who is Marion known as?
Swamp Fox
who was rochambeau
Rochambeau was a french commander of a ship sent for aide
Why did Washington take action to end the Newburgh Cospiracy?
He realized how dangerous it was
When did Cornwallis march to North Virginia?
April 1781
what was an effect of the siege
British ran low on supplies, soldiers were wounded or sick