The War for Independence
What advantages did the British have as the war begin? Identify 2 advantages!
Had money/wealth, a strong army, a strong navy, large population
Which country declared war on Britain and then sent money and troops to aid the Patriots?
France
Why did some Native Americans side with the British during the war?
The British seemed less of a threat than the Americans. Natives would be more protected by the British because of access to their resources and wealth.
Which French officer led Patriot troops to pin the British army at Yorktown?
Lafayette
What advantages did the Patriots have as the war began? Identify 2 advantages!
Strong motivation, George Washington as a leader, fighting on their own land
Why was the winter at Valley Forge difficulty for Washington's army?
The soldiers lacked food, clothing, and medicine. It was extremely cold and snowy.
How did the British limit supplies to Patriot forces during the war?
Britain formed a blockade around American harbors.
How did Washington and the Patriots defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?
The Americans and French blocked British supplies from entering the harbor and a chance for escape.
Which Patriot was caught spying on the British?
Nathan Hale
Why did the US have trouble getting enough money to pay for the war?
The Continental Congress had no power to raise money through taxes.
Who was the Patriots' first naval hero of the war?
John Paul Jones
What did Washington do after the war ended?
He returned home to Mount Vernon.
Where did the Continental Army win an enormous victory that changed the course of the war?
Saratoga
Who were the Loyalists during the Revolutionary War?
Americans who fought on the British side
Why did the British feel they would have more success fighting in the South?
They had all the Loyalists for support.
How did the Americans benefit from the Treaty of Paris? Identify 2 benefits!
They were now fully independent, gained rights to territory in Canada, and were free from the presence of British troops.
What happened after British troops, under General Howe's command, captured Philadelphia?
The Continental Congress fled.
DOUBLE POINTS: This man turned the Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force.
Friedrich von Steuben
Why was the hit-and-run tactic so successful in the South?
It was a new strategy developed by the Patriots, and the British were not prepared at all and were caught completely off guard.
When Congress refused to pay soldiers, conflict between the soldiers and Congress was resolved by who?