Who
Who were the colonists that were on Britian’s side?
The Loyalists
What was the Continental Army Uniform?
A blue coat with red trimming
When would a boy have to join the British Army?
14 years old
Where did Goerge Washington live?
Mt. Vernon
Why was the color of the British Army uniform red?
It was easily recognizable so it would prevent friendly fire, it concealed the blood stains
Who dealt with the foreign affairs for the patriots?
Benjamin Franklin
What is a Privateer?
A merchant ship outfitted with weapons hired to destroy enemy ships
When was a Patriot able to join the army?
16 years old
Where was Washington’s army during the harshest winter of the war?
Valley Forge
Why would an African slave join the army (2 answers)?
They believed in the cause, they wanted the money, their owner told them to, they were a runaway slave
Who joined the war but did not ally with the patriots?
Spain
What did George Washington request when he saw how small his army was
to let the African Slaves join the army
When was the war finally over (after which battel)?
After the Battel of Yorktown
Which city was quickly taken over by the British when they raided the south?
Charlestown, SC
Why was Washington’s army able to escape after the Battle of Long Island?
Because it was stormy and foggy, the English were distracted and it was hard to detect them
Who was the leader of the British Army?
General William Richard
What was written in the Treaty of Paris (2 things)?
Brittian acknowledges America as an independent country, they will take their soldiers away. America will pay back British Merchants.
When did the colonists hear that France became allies with them?
In the Spring
Where was Cornwallis’ army trapped in the final battel of the war?
Yorktown, VI
Why was it especially embarrassing for the British to sing Yankee doodle after their defeat, (why that song)?
It was a song the British made up to taunt the Americans
Who was George Washingtons assistant?
Marquis de Lafayette
What was the original plan of the British Army
To capture Albany, NY and control the Hudson River, thereby cutting off the New England colonies from the rest. They would defeat the New England colonies and then defeat the rest.
When did France finally officially agree to ally with America?
After they heard about the Battel of Saratoga
Where did the British plan on capturing in their original to win the war?
Albany, NY (and the Hudson River)
Why were the American soldiers upset after the war was over?
they wanted to get their pay