AmericanRev Flashcards
Treaty or Paris
1773; ended war; recognized US as country
Declaration of Independence
Breakup letter with king
American Advantages
- fighting for a cause
- guerrilla warfare
- great leaders
- knew land
British Advantage
- Hessians
- best navy
- disciplined solider (brave and willing)
- had 50,000 soldiers
Guerrilla Warfare
Not typical; surprises
Battle of Bunker Hill
Moral win for America;
Lexington and Concord
“Shot heard around the world”
Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation
Slaves fight for British, be free after war
Traitor
Someone who betrays his/her country (Benedict Arnold)
Common Sense
Thomas Paine’s book declaring that if you didn’t want you’re country to win, you had no comment sense.
Continental army
Paid in continentals, no uniforms, no shoes, no food
Barin Von Stuoven
He taught soldiers and battle tactics. Taught how to use bayonet and had soldiers teach other soldiers
Valley Forge
Washington’s camp that was too last 4 months, but lasted only 8 days. Very cold.
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point for war; French joins us
Battle of Yorktown
Last major battle of war; British surrender