Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
Q

What did the watauga petitions also help create west of the appalachian mountains

A

First structured settlement

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2
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Who helped create the transylvainia purchase with the cherokee

A

Richard henderson

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3
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Was everyone pleased with the purchase

A

No

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4
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Why did nancy ward (cherokee) warn the wataugans of an impending cherokee attack ⚠️⚠️

A

She wanted peace ✌🏼️

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5
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What battle helped secure the wataugan presence in the cumberland river area 🚣🏼💦🌎

A

Battle of the bluffs 📚

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6
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Who helped james robertson create fort nashborrow 💂🏼

A

John donleson 💂🏼💂🏼

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7
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What was the biggest ally the patritos had during the war 🇫🇷🇫🇷

A

🇫🇷 the french 🇫🇷

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8
Q

Where did washingtons forces expierence a time of terrible suffering without major nessisscitys during the winter of 1777

A

Valley forge 🔫🍔🍕🍖🍩🍪🍟

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9
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Why was there very little fighting during the winter ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🗻

A

The winter weather wouldnt allow it ❄️❄️❄️🗻

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10
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Who drilled the troopes at valley forge 💂🏼💂🏼🔫

A

Fredrich von stuben 😂

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11
Q

What was francis marions nickname

A

Swamp fox 🐺

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12
Q

Guerilla warefare

A

Hit and run method

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13
Q

Another name for loyalists

A

Tories

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14
Q

What percentage of colonists were tories

A

20%

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15
Q

What was the main goal for hessians

A

Makin money 💰💰

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16
Q

What was the biggest advantage the patriots had

A

Wgeorge washingtons leaderahip

17
Q

Where was the american capitol during the american revolution

A

Philapelphia

18
Q

Why was the battle of saratoga the turning point of the american revolution

A

Reinforcements didnt arrive

19
Q

What significant thing did james robertson establish in modern day east tennessee

A

Established watauga settlement

20
Q

What were mercianaries

A

Hessians hired soilders

21
Q

What was the purpose of the watauga petitions

A

To create a 10 year lease on the land from the cherokee

22
Q

What were 3 advantages that the british had over the colonists

A

Stronger military great wealth larger populations

23
Q

What battle was the turning point of the war

A

The battle of saratoga