week 17 study guide Flashcards
(17 cards)
why did george washingtion want to go to trenton
they wanted to suprise the hessians
what conditions made crossing the river dangerous
there was large chunks of ice in the river
what was outcome of the battle of trenton
the hessians surrendered and the patriots won
what is a mercenary
a professional soider hired to serren a foreigh army
why did king george need mercannaries
his army was spread him
which battle did washingtion cross the delaware river
the battle of trenton
which battle did cornwallis surender and end the war
he surrendered at yorktown
which battle was a major turning point
all battles were major turning point
why was valley forge so important
the men became a well disiplined army
describe the conditions for the soiders at valley forge
dont have homes no food to eat and ripped clothes
what country was lafayette from
he was from france
what was one of his greatest contributions to the war
he donrinced the king of france to give funding supplies andsupport the patriots
who designed the first flag
betsy ross
what happened on june 14 1777
congress passed the first flag act
why does betsy ross”s family feel she made the first flag
they have papers sho wing she was paid
what other successful leader resigned from their commision
cinncinatus
the artist john trumbull considered washingtions resignation to be what
it was the highest moral lessons ever given
