War
What is a reason why it looked like the US would lose early in the war?
1. Lack of training (military)
2. Lack of resources
3. Lack of Government (organization)
4. Lack of numbers (soldiers)
What tactics did the Swamp Fox use to defeat the British?
guerrilla tactics such as surprise attacks, hit-and-run raids, and ambushes to defeat the British.
Colonist who supported the British were called?
Loyalist
A loyalist was someone who wanted ___________ to win the Revolutionary War.
Britian
If x+20=87, what is the value of x ?
67
Which side had better generals (leadership)?
The Americans had better leadership despite Great Britain's military training
What country was an ally of the US during the Revolutionary War?
France
Colonist who wanted independence were called?
Patriots
Colonists who were not trained soldiers and would show up quickly when a battle started were called _______________.
Minutemen
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Which side was more likely to run from battle?
The Continental Army and its accompanying militia forces were generally more likely to retreat from battles, especially in the early years of the war. This was primarily due to being an underdeveloped fighting force compared to the professional British Army.
Why was Valley Forge an important location of the Revolutionary War?
it served as the crucial winter encampment for the Continental Army in 1777–1778, which was transformed from a disorganized group into a more professional fighting force thanks to the training of Baron von Steuben. The site was strategically chosen for its natural defensibility and proximity to Philadelphia, allowing the army to recover and train while remaining a threat to the British-occupied capital
Colonist who were neither, Loyalist or Patriots were considered
Neutral
The lack of supplies caused many American soldiers to _____________________.
The lack of supplies caused many American soldiers to desert, suffer from illness, and turn to desperate measures like theft and foraging
How old is the average 1st grade student
6-7 Years old
Why did the Articles of Confederation almost lose the war for the US?
The Articles of Confederation almost caused the US to lose the war because they created a weak central government that couldn't effectively fund the military, raise a standing army, or enforce its laws
What did the battle of the Serapis and the Bonhomme Richard prove?
The Battle of the Serapis and the Bonhomme Richard proved that a smaller, ragtag American naval force could defeat a superior British warship through tenacity and skill, solidifying the American navy's legitimacy and boosting national morale
The commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
A British general said the US won the Revolutionary War because it out _____________ the British.
lasted
LaMelo Ball is allegedly how tall?
6ft 7inches
What did the British do to prevent the US from trading for weapons and supplies?
The British used naval blockades and captured merchant ships to prevent the U.S. from trading for weapons and supplies
What British weapon was the deadliest?
Bayonet
British Soldiers were often referred to as.... because of their uniforms
Redcoats
Thomas Paine's pamphlet _______________Sense wrote to inspire colonist to fight for independence
Common
Skrilla the rapper musical reference in his song "Doot Doot" is tribute to the street he grew up in Philadephia. _______th street
67