Continental Army Basics
What was one major weakness of the Continental Army?
Lack of training, lack of supplies, lack of experience
After the successful attack on Trenton the Continental Army waited one week and attacked what city?
Princeton
Colonists who did not take a side during the war were called this.
Neutrals
General Howe fought for which side in the Revolutionary War
The British
Which side won the Battle of Monmouth?
It was a draw
Who was the Commander in Chief for the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which Continental victory helped to solidify an alliance with France?
Saratoga
Colonists who supported independence from Britain were called this.
Patriots
The British Commander for the Battle of Saratoga was?
John Burgoyne
Why were the British able to win the Battle of Brandywine?
They flanked the Americans by crossing the Brandywine River further north while the Americans were distracted at the front by the Hessians
Which army was made up of mostly untrained and undisciplined volunteers (or militia)?
The Continental Army
George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Eve to attack what British held town?
Trenton
Colonists who stayed loyal to Great Britain were called this
Loyalists
This Founding Father helped convince France to give aid to the American cause
Benjamin Franklin
Even though the Continental Army lost the battle of Long Island why was it important for the Americans?
They were able to retreat and survive to fight another day.
Where is considered to be the birthplace of the American Army?
Valley Forge
What were the three prongs of the british plan to cut off the New England Colonies and why did the plan fail?
Prong 1: Burgoyne marches south from Canada towards Albany.
Prong 2: St. Leger marches east from the Great Lakes to Albany.
Prong 3: Howe marches north from New York City to Albany
The plan failed because Howe sailed south to Philadelphia and St. Leger was held up at Fort Stanwix.
A merchant who sells goods to both the American and the British would be what?
Neutral
General Horatio Gates fought for which side in the Revolutionary War
The Americans
What is one signifcant takeaway from the Battle of Monmouth?
It showed how well trained the Americans were after a winter at Valley Forge