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In the Musical Hamilton, what did George Washington Say the Continental army was? There are four
Outmanned, Out planned, Outnumbered, and Outgunned
General Cornwallis became trapped at this location in 1781.
What is Yorktown?
These soldiers boasted that they could be ready to fight in one minute.
What were minutemen?
What did the British promise the African American population if they chose to join their war efforts?
Freedom
List one of the problems with Burgoyne's plan.
1. Route he chose was difficult to navigate
2. General Howe did not provide support and instead went to Philadelphia
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is Yorktown?
What was an impact of the American Revolution?
It helped inspire other revolts and revolutions against European rule in South America and the Caribbean. It also influenced the French Revolution.
True or False: The Continental Army was made up of professionally-trained former British soldiers.
False
Why was George Washington Hesitant to allow African Americans to join the Continental army?
He didn't want the army to become a haven for runaway slaves.
What tactics did the Americans use successfully against the British in the Southern Colonies?
Americans in the South used guerrilla tactics, such as hit-and-run raids, against the British.
This army included Native Americans, Loyalists, and mercenaries.
What is the British Army?
During the Revolutionary War, these people had the greater motivation to win.
Who were the Colonists?
What is the word for German Mercenaries?
Hessians
How did the British people and the king respond to news of the Battle of Yorktown?
Most British people accepted the defeat at Yorktown, but King George did not accept defeat for several months.
What is War?
Expensive