3.4 Flashcards
Valley forge
The makeshift camp that George Washington’s Continental Army made and stayed in during the winter of 1777- 1778. The conditions were harsh, so many people staying there starved, suffered from disease, and were improperly dressed. “Washington’s Continental Army began preparing for the winter of 1777-1778 by building a makeshift camp at Valley Forge. Conditions at Valley Forge were difficult, but the soldiers endured.”(Pearson 163)
Mary Ludwig hays
Mary Ludwig Hays-
She was one of the few women who helped in battle by bringing her husband and other soldiers water. She took her husband’s place when he was wounded by firing and loading the cannons.*… Mary Ludwig Hays carried water to her husband and other soldiers… When her husband was wounded, she took his place, loading and firing the cannon.”(Pearson 164)
James Armistead
- James Armistead-
An enslaved African American who spied for General Lafayette in the American Revolution who was rewarded with freedom. Later he was rewarded with a veterans pension. “…and James Armistead were among those African Americans who served as spies.”(Pearson 165)
James Armistead
- James Armistead-
An enslaved African American who spied for General Lafayette in the American Revolution who was rewarded with freedom. Later he was rewarded with a veterans pension. “…and James Armistead were among those African Americans who served as spies.”(Pearson 165)
John paul jones
- John Paul Jones -
An important captain in The American Revolution that captured the British warship Serapis on the North Sea in 1779. Later, during a battle with the British while his ship was sinking, he was credited with saying “I have not yet begun to fight.” “Captain John Paul Jones captured the powerful British Warship Serapis.”(Pearson 167)
patriots vs loyalitsts
- Patriot v. Loyalists-
Both sides burnt each other’s farms, tortured prisoners, killed civilians, and taunched violent raids against each other. Settlers started siding with Patriots because Loyalists were cruel. “Both sides burned farms, killed civilians, and sometimes even tortured prisoners.” (Pearson 168)
General Cornwallis
- General Cornwallis -
He was an unsuccessful General, he was a General in the British army. He failed during the Battle of Yorktown and helped turn the tide against the British army. He was believed to be the second best general before George Washington.
guerilla warfare
A type of warfare where small military groups use surprise attacks or other tactics. These tactics were used by Francis Marion.”His
general Benedict arnold
- General Benedict Arnold-
General Benedict Arnold was one of America’s best generals, he switched and instead led British troops because he thought he didn’t get enough credit for his victories. Washington ordered for him to be hanged but he never was captured. “Benedict Arnold, formerly one of Americans’ best generals.” (Pearson 169)
battle of yorktown
- Battle of Yorktown -
A war in Virginia which the British surrendered to Americans. This American Victory led to the Treaty of Paris to be signed. “Finally, with casualties mounting and his supplies running low, the general decided that the situation was hopeless.”(Pearson 171)
battle of yorktown
- Battle of Yorktown -
A war in Virginia which the British surrendered to Americans. This American Victory led to the Treaty of Paris to be signed. “Finally, with casualties mounting and his supplies running low, the general decided that the situation was hopeless.”(Pearson 171)
treaty of paris
- Treaty of Paris -
The Treaty ratified in 1783 that caused the British to look at America as an independent nation and ended the revolutionary war. This was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, and Henry Laurens. “Under the Treaty of Paris, the British recognised the United States as an independent nation.” (Pearson 171
