key terms
alliances/help from overseas
battle of Saratoga
random
other stuff about wars and battles
100
alliance
what is a formal agreement between two powers to work together toward a common goal
100
Name one alliance that impacted america greatly
what is the alliance between the French and america
100
what was John Burgoyne goal?
what is to cut New England off from the rest of the states
100
free
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100
who wrote, the crisis pamphlet
Thomas pain
200
calvary
what is units of troops on horseback
200
who was the German baron who came to help train the Continental army?
friedrich von steuben
200
burgoyes plan called for British forces to move toward...
Albany New York
200
who was the American general(hint he became president)
George Washingtonnnnnnnnnn
200
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300
mercenaries
what is soldiers who are paid to fight for a country other than their own
300
why was Friedrich a good person to train an army?
because he transformed raw recruits to be trained, strong soldiers. He also motivated the soldiers. He also disciplined them, taught them how to March, and how to attack with bayonets
300
what effect did winning the battle have on the American troops?
it gave them confidence and if made the British believe that they could not always have easy wins now.
300
who were the Hessians??????
People who were paid to fight for an army
300
what happened at Trenton in December 1776?
GWWWWW surprise attracted British troops on Christmas
400
Nathan Hale
what is a person who volunteered for a dangerous spy duty, got caught behind British lines and what's sentenced to death
400
where did volunteers come from to contribute to the Patriot war effort?
europians, slot of Poland volunteers came
400
which side surrendered on Oct. 17, 1777?
what is the British
400
Who surprised the British?
GWWWW DIDDDDDDD
400
what did Washington's actions at the battle of Trenton show about his character and lesdership?
it showed that he was ready for war and that he would not give u or retreat. it showed that he was brave, and that he was a clever military strategist.
500
Marquis de Lafayette
what is a man who became a high-ranking officer in Washingtons army
500
what army had Steuben serve in?
what is the Prussian army, which had been known as the best in Europe
500
BONUS DOUBLE POINTSSSSSSSSS
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500
what night did George Washington sneaky attackyy the British
christmas
500
can George washington figure skate?
yes, he was graceful too.