Rev War Flashcards
(36 cards)
What day was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4 1776
What were 3 advantages that the British had over the Colonists?
People money resources
What was another name for loyalists?
Tories
What percentage of Colonists were loyalists?
20%
What were Hessians?
German mercenaries
What was the main goal for Hessians?
Money
What was the biggest advantage that the Patriots had?
Spain and France
What was significant about the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
It was the turning point of the war
By the end of the American Revolution, what was the only state to not have African Americans fighting?
Georgia
What was the name of the surprise attack on Christmas 1776 where Washington crossed the Delaware River
York town
Where was the American capital during the American Revolution?
Philadelphia
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?
Because Cornwallis surrendered
What significant thing did James Robertson establish in modern day East Tennessee?
Got watauga
What was the purpose of the Watauga Petitions of 1772
For land west of the appalachians
What did the Watauga Petitions also help create west of the Appalachian Mountains?
More land
Who helped create the Transylvania Purchase with the Cherokee?
Richard Henderson
Was everyone in the Cherokee Nation pleased with the Transylvania Purchase?
No
Why did Cherokee woman Nancy Ward warn the Wataugans of an impending Cherokee attack?
Bc she married a patriot
What battle helped secure the Wataugan presence in the Cumberland River area?
…
Who helped James Robertson create Fort Nashborough?
Daniel Boone
What was the biggest ally the Patriots had during the war?
France
Where did Washington’s forces experience a time of terrible suffering without major necessities during the winter
of 1777/1778?
Valley forge
Why was there very little fighting done during the winter?
Lack of supplies and temp
Who drilled the troops at Valley Forge?
Lafayette
