The Revolutionary War Flashcards
(27 cards)
Britain or Patriot.. strongest navy in the world
Britain
Britain or Patriot.. fought on their own ground
Patriot
Britain or Patriot.. well-trained army
Britain
Britain or Patriot.. had a greater motivation to fight
Patriot
Britain or Patriot.. were wealthier
Britain
Britain or Patriot.. fought for the freedom of their own land
Patriot
Britain or Patriot.. 8 million people lived there
Britain
Britain or Patriot.. had George Washington as their leader
Patriot
August of 1776, British defeated the Patriots, during the night heavy fog helped the colonists across East River, British captured New York City
Battle of Long Island
Washington led his troops to Penn. across Delaware river and into NJ on Christmas night, The Continental Army surprise attacked the British which caused them to scatter in Princeton
Battle of Trenton
Burgoyne’s army was surrounded by General Howe’s army and surrendered 10 day later, this Continental victory changed the course of war
Battle of Saratoga
Burgoyne would lead troops south from Canada, Barry St. Leger would move east to Lake Ontario, Howe would move north up the Hudson, all three would attack the Patriots in Albany
British Strategy
what bold decision did George Washington make?
strike the enemy at Trenton
was read aloud to George Washington’s soldiers before going to Delaware River to NJ?
American Crisis
why was it important to get G.W. soldiers across the Delaware River before dawn?
to surprise attack Great Britain
what battle was fought after Washington crossed the Delaware?
Battle of Trenton
Who sent the Americans weapons in Dec. of 1776?
France
Who did the US send to Paris, France? Why?
Ben Franklin, get funds for the revolution
which british general arrived in Canada in June 1777?
General John Burgoyne
Burgoyne wanted to take over which river?
Hudson River
Fort Ticonderoga sits guarded by three ______.
mountians
William Howe wants to conquer _____.
Philadelphia
Where does Washington make his stand against the British, led by William Howe?
Brandywine Creek
most Native Americans sided with ____.
Britain
