Battles and Figures
Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
Cornwallis
Where was Loyalist support the strongest?
The Carolinas and Georgia
Where did the Continental suffer through a harsh winter and a lack of supplies in 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
What was the name and year of the treaty that ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
What type of warfare did the Americans have great success with in the South?
Guerrilla Warfare
What two countries provided the most aid to the United States in the Revolutionary War?
This battle is considered the turning point of the war
The Battle of Saratoga
What was a reason why African Americans fought for the Patriots?
3 possible answers
They believed in the Patriot cause
They needed the money
Some ran away from plantations and fought to earn freedom
What American was overseas for much of the war working hard to secure foreign aid?
Ben Franklin
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
It convinced the British the war was too costly to pursue
What was one major advantage the British had at the beginning of the war?
4 possible answers
Strongest navy in the world
Experienced well-trained army
Wealth of an empire
Large population
What was the biggest impact of the Battle of Saratoga?
Convinced the French to enter the war
At what battle did Washington cross the Delaware, ambush the British on Christmas night, and then evade British forces and capture Princeton?
The Battle of Trenton
How did the American Revolution impact the roles and attitudes of women?
Women began to question their place and treatment in American society
Why did some African Americans choose to fight for the British?
England said that enslaved people who fought for England would be freed.
What were the terms the Americans had to follow due to the treaty that ended the war?
NEED BOTH
1. Allow British merchants to collect debt from before the war
2. Advise the states to return property to loyalists
4 possible answers
Lacked a regular army or navy
Soldiers lacked experience
Weapons and ammunition were in short supply
Not all Americans supported independence (Quakers and Loyalists did not support)
What was one way Spain helped the Americans?
-Spain declared war on Britain
-Galvez raised an army, captured Baton Rouge, Natchez, Mobile, and Pensacola. This victory opened supply lines for military goods from Spain, France, Cuba, & Mexico.
-Opened Port of New Orleans to trade
-Financial support and supplies
What was the goal of the British three-pronged attack?
To control Albany and the Hudson River
How were Loyalists treated during the American Revolution?
They were shunned, victims of mob violence, and arrested and tried as traitors.
What was a problem that the Continental Congress had while raising an army?
2 possible answers
Soldiers only signed contracts for one year
Difficult to recruit officers
What Americans signed the Treaty of Paris?
I need all signers!
John Adams, John Jay, and Ben Franklin
What were advantages for the Patriots?
5 possible answers
Fighting on their own soil
Fought with determination
British used mercenaries (hired soldiers)
George Washington was a good leader
Supplies were nearby
Name a single person who came from overseas to help the Patriots, and their contribution
Thaddeus Kosciusko – engineer
Casimer Pulaski – cavalry officer
Fredrich von Steuben – drilled the troops
Juan de Miralles – got Spain, Cuba, and Mexico to send financial aid
Marquis de Lafayette – trained troops
What battle convinced more Southerners to support the Patriot cause? They wanted the war that was destroying their homes and farms to end
The Battle of Kings Mountain
Why would Loyalists support Britain?
They were members of the Anglican church
They depended on England for jobs
They were afraid of disorder if no one was in charge
They didn't think taxes were a big deal
This involved soldiers planning to threaten Congress for their pay, and was stopped by Washington convincing the officers to be patient
The Newburgh Conspiracy
What were the terms the British had to follow due to the treaty that ended the war?
NEED ALL 3
1. Withdraw all troops
2. Recognize America as an independent country
3. Give America fishing rights in Canada
What was one reason the Americans won the war?
4 possible answers
1. Fought on their own land
2. Americans knew the terrain and could ambush the British
3. Help from other nations (France and Spain)
4. Outcome depended on determination of the Patriots
What role did France play in the battle of Yorktown?
France's Navy blocked Cornwallis's escape and their army helped Washington