The War for Independence
What is a Mercenary?
A person who fights for MONEY.
What is Inflation?
Takes more and more money to buy the same thing.
What is a blockade?
British ships blocked access to American harbors. Blocked sending supplies to the American troops.
Define Ratify.
To approve officially.
What is a recruit?
to enlist (join) in the military
Some men in George Washington's army deserted during the winter at Valley Forge. What is deserted?
to leave without permission
What is a Privateer?
Private owned ships (not government owned) with weapons added, they then attack enemy (British) supply boats.
What is an ambush?
an attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy.
At the start of the war, describe an Advantage the British had over the Americans.
Strongest navy in the world. More people, better trained people, more weapons, more money.
What were the conditions like for the American soldiers during the Revolutionary war?
unhealthy , cold, under supplied (no shoes or blankets) unhappy and mad troops
There were struggles and successes colonial (American) forces had in the West, at sea, and in the south during the Revolutionary war.
Was the West a struggle or success? Explain.
The West- The colonists are fighting against Native Americans & British. Success- Americans won many battles.
What did George Washington do after the war?
Returned home and resigned or gave up his position as leader of the Continental Army.
At the start of the war, describe an Advantage the Patriots had over the British.
Fighting on own land.
Offered land to mercenaries and some switched sides.
George Washington
The Continental Congress did not have enough money to pay for the war. What poor decision was made to attempt to help pay for the war.
They printed lots of money and caused Inflation.
There were struggles and successes colonial (American) forces had in the West, at sea, and in the south during the Revolutionary war.
Was the Sea a struggle or success? Explain.
The Sea- battles at sea were a struggle. The Americans only had 2 navy ships, the British had the most powerful navy in the world. Made privateers to attack the British supply ships.
General Cornwallis (the commanding British general in the south) was defeated during the Siege of ____________?
Yorktown
The Continental Army struggled at the start of the war, but with determination they eventually were able to win a battle that changed the course of the war. What major battle did they win?
Saratoga
The ideas of liberty and freedom helped attract key support from other countries. Provide an example of help from another country to America during the Revolutionary War.
France-sent money, declared war against British, sent troops & supplies.
Spain-attack British from the south, declared war against British
Multiple other countries helped the Americans by sending money and some sent people.
There were struggles and successes colonial (American) forces had in the West, at sea, and in the south during the Revolutionary war.
Was the South a struggle or success? Explain.
The South-Success-the British threatened the colonists in the south, so the south rebelled against the British by forming a militia and attacking the British. Combined forces caused the British to retreat.
Explain how the American soldiers (and their allies) eventually win the Revolutionary war against the British.
Combined forces American, French, & Spanish more powerful than the British.
Americans knew the land, could plan ambushes to surprise attach the British.
People's movement, more important than any one single battle.