The American War of Independence Flashcards
When did the war start and when did it end?
April 1775- 1783
What was the MAIN reason for this war?
*Taxation by mother country
The Americans had no representatives in parliament so they believed that parliament had no rights tax them.
How many North American colonies were apart of this war?
13
What are 2 events that took place during this period and when did it happen?
- The Boston Massacre- 1770
* The Boston Tea Party- 1773
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
Soldiers opened fire on a group of colonials who were pelting them with stones and snowballs.
What was the Boston Tea Party about?
To protest the tax on tea a group of colonial dressed up as Indian and threw the cargo of tea from a newly arrived ship into the harbor to do so.
Where did the Colonial leaders met?
at Continental Congress
Who did the Colonials set up an army with?
George Washington
What are 4 advantages that the British had?
- professional soldiers
- plenty of money
- huge fleets of warships
- they occupied the major American cities
What were the disadvantages that the Americans had? (3)
- very little military resources
- no money to pay its soldiers
- about a third of the population were loyalists who supported Britain
Name 3 other countries that help the Americans during this war.
- Spain
- Netherlands
- France
When was New Providence attacked by the Americans and why?
When- March 3, 1776
Why- the attackers wanted the supply of gun powder and cannons stored in the colony.
Why were the Bahamians unable to defend themselves when the Americans attacked?
The guns at both Fort Nassau and Fort Montague were inoperable.
What treaty handed Nassau back to Britain?
The Treaty of Paris
What was the name of the governor that was captured when New Providence was attacked?
Governor Browne
