Day 1
When did the colonists declare independence?
July 4, 1776
How was the winter for the Continental Army?
going poorly, not good, bad , didn't have supplies
Who did Franklin try to convince to give money to the war?
Did they end up giving them money?
France
Yes
What country helped us fight the war?
France
What was one advantage for the French?
they had Native American allies.
Who published the inspiring words "The American Crisis"
When did the colonists attack Trenton?
Dec 26th, 1776
What happens to fort Ticonderoga?
The British surrounds the fort with cannons
Who did the British want?
Who joined the British?
Enslaved people and loyalists
enslaved people
What was a disadvantage for the Britsih?
They got attacked and had to send me soldiers
When did Britain take over New York?
Sept 15th, 1776
Did the colonists win the Trenton and Princeton won or did we lose?
we won!!!!!!
What happens to Burgoyne when he moves though the wildness?
The colonists tried to stop them and make their trip slow.
Who won the Battle of Kings Mountain?
When was the Battle of Kings Mountain?
Colonists
1780
What were two disadvantages for the French?
they had to depend on their Native American allies and had to get their food important from Eurpoe
Who was the new British general?
Howe
Who donated money to the Continental Army?
Robert Merris
Who won the FreeMan Farm battle?
colonist
Who won the battle of Cow pens
When was the Batte of Cow pens?
Colonists
1781
What were two taxes the colonists were taxed with?
the tea act and the stamp acts
When was the Battle of Long Island?
August 27th, 1776
What did we gain from the battle of Trenton?
we gained supplies and 1,000 hessians
Who surrendered and agreed not to fight anymore?
Burgoyne
What officially ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
Name two advantages for the British.
They had the most powerful army and double the number of troopers they also made their own food.