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American Revolutionary War Review Flashcards Directions: Create flashcards with questions on the front and answers on the back. Study the cards in order, since it’s like a timeline of events. Main strengths and weaknesses of the Continental Army S- The leadership of WashingtonS- French allies (provided gunpowder, later troops, money and warships)W- Lack of supplies and men W- Untrained army Main strengths and weaknesses of the British Army S- Lack of supplies and men S- Well trained professional large army W- The poor leadership of generals (unfamiliar with the geography of America) W- Distance from England to America African American and the Continental Army At first? Were not allowed to in Continental Army, Were part of militias Later? Washington needed men, so allowed blacks to enlist Their goal? Freedom, end to slavery Describe what happened in the Battle of Brooklyn, NY Who won? Why? British Army, excelled in large face to face battles- more men, more supplies, well trained Who retreated? Why? Continental Army, outnumbered, outmatched, 1,500 died List reasons why many men left the Continental Army Felt untrained to fight against British, lack of uniforms, many dyingWhat was Washington’s new strategy and why? To avoid large battlesTo do more defense small battles, attack and hideWho wrote The Crisis? Why did it motivate the American soldiers? Thomas PaineHe told the men that stuck around were brave and will be thanked/lovedSummer soldiers were quittersWhat key event happened leading to the Battle of Trenton? Washington and his army secretly crossed the Delaware River at night Describe what happened in the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey Who won? American ArmyWhy? They attacked the German Hessians while they were still sleeping. Hessians surrendered after some died. No Americans died or were captured.Describe what happened in the Battle of Saratoga, NY What were the British plans? What went wrong? To control the Hudson River at SaratogaWho won? Why? Americans Who retreated? Why? British, attacked by Americans who got there first. British general took wrong route, got their too lateExplain why the French and Spanish join the American cause They saw that the Americans had a real chance to win after the Battle of Saratoga Which American went to France to get the help finalized? How does French help? Benjamin Franklin. French agreed to send troops, money and warships Describe at least 3 terrible conditions at Valley Forge Cold and diseases killed men , no shoes, no blanks, ripped worn out uniforms, lack of foodDescribe two ways the foreigners helped the American army at Valley Forge Von Stubein (Prussian) who trained the men so they would be more prepared by Spring timeLafayette (French) who used his money to provide warm clothes Describe the strategy The Continental Army used in the South Slow down the British (because they were conquering too many cities) Small attacks, have the British chase the Americans through country land (farms, forests, and the Guerilla soldiers would hit and run the British in the swamps) Describe what happened in the Battle of Yorktown Who won? Why? Americans. Washington’s troops along with the French troops (which doubled our numbers) attacked by land Who surrendered? Why? 29 French warships blocked the British at sea (so they could not escape using the British navy. What three parts did the Treaty of Paris 1783 state? British must treat US as an independent nationBritish must give all lands from Atlantic to Mississippi River to the AmericansAmericans must give property back to loyalists Describe how the American Revolution impacted nations around the world It inspired places like France and nations in South America to have revolutions ................
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