George Washington Flashcards

1
Q

What position was he appointed to in the American army?

A

Commander-in-chief

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2
Q

At which battle was Washington first defeated?

A

Battle of Long Island

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3
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Where was Washington’s first victory?

A

Battle of Bunker Hill

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4
Q

Where did Washington spend the winter after Saratoga?

A

Forge Valley

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5
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Where was Washington born

A

Virginia

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6
Q

At what battle did the British surrender?

A

Yorktown

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7
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How long did Washington serve for in government?

A

2 terms

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8
Q

Explain what happened briefly when Washington captured Boston

A

British tried to end American siege at battle of bunker hill.
Washington bombarded the city with canons and the British left in March 1776. He brought order and discipline to his army

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9
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Who was Thomas Paine

A

He wrote a pamphlet called common sense attacking British rule and called for complete independence. Many Americans agreed with him and wanted independence

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10
Q

When was the Declaration of Independence passed

A

Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration and it was passed in 1776 on July 4th

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11
Q

What happened at the battle of Trenton

A

The Americans snuck up in the British army on Christmas Day so they would not be expecting an attack and they won.

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12
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What made the French help the Americans

A

The Americans won at Saratoga and this battle convinced French to join the Americans
France wanted revenge for the capture of Canada which was now ruled by the British

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13
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Why was it important for the Americans the French helped

A

French army could challenge the British

French soldiers were disciplined

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14
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Explain briefly what happened in winter at valley forge

A

Washing tons troops were forced to retreat here after loss at Philadelphia,
Many troops died from disease but the other soldiers were trained well during this time. Soldiers from europe helped them

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