Marquis de Lafayette
What was lafayette's belief?
That the patriots lacked combat experience
What was Steuben teach to the army men?
Basic military skills.
what did he do to change/add to his last name?
He killed the leader of a mutiny, After that he fled to america
What did Clark spend years doing?
He was exploring and mapping the frontier
What was Marion group of soldiers made to do?
To do guerilla warfare to use surprise attacks on the british
In the battle at brandywine creek where was lafayette wounded?
The leg
Did the training work for the army men?
Yes, because he taught them no fear and made them do ten times more then what they usually do
What did jones establish himself as?
He established himself as a brave and clever sailor
What was Clark's goal?
It was to build an army while weakening the British
What did he say to scare the people he crossed?
"As for this old fox, the devil himself could not catch him." he was further known as the swamp fox.
Was lafayette RICH OR POOR?
Rich
Did von Steuben speak english?
NO
Where was Jones initially from?
Scotland
He had a plan for what?
Capturing small forts
What did the Swamp Fox specialize in?
Guerilla Warfare
Where was lafayette from before he came to america?
France
Were the troops fearful of von Steuben?
YES
Was Jones called "jones" in scotland
no
what was clark's first target?
The british
Why was Marion known as the "swamp fox"?
Because of his craftiness in eluding pursuers in the Carolina swamps and his brilliant guerrilla operations.
How much money did Lafayette have to pay to support the patriots?
$200,000
Did the troops respect von Steuben?
Yes
what was he very good at?
A american captain
He traveled across the frontier for what?
For gathering soldiers
Why were the british weaker?
Because of the Guerrilla warfare that Marion used