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Question 0

Envoy sent to France who was very popular among all classes

Answer 0

Ben Franklin

Question 1

America needs?

Answer 1

SUPPORT (from France)

Question 2

1st Prong (3 prong attack)

Answer 2

Barry St. Lever moves small force east from Lake Ontario through Mohawk River Valley: effort fails - ambushed

Question 3

2nd Prong (3 prong attack)

Answer 3

General William Howe moves north, chases Washington & takes Philadelphia after Battle of Brandywine and Germantown

Question 4

3rd Prong (3 prong attack)

Answer 4

Burgoyne moves south; claims Ft. Ticonderoga, progress is slow - 1 mile a day - Continentals ambush them

Question 5

Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point)

Answer 5

Washington sends troops north to Gates & Burgoyne is stuck, becomes surrounded, makes an attempt to break Continental lines but fails.

Question 6

Why is Saratoga the turning point of the war?

Answer 6

Following Colonial victory, America receives support needed from France

Question 7

Chain of Events after Saratoga

Answer 7

• Britain offers self govt. to America

* Colonies sign 2 treaties with France in fear of their acceptance

Question 8

Valley Forge

Answer 8

where Washington and his troops spend the winter after losing Philadelphia

Question 9

Steuben & Lafayette

Answer 9

brought discipline and training to Washington’s troops at Valley Forge; army shapes up

Question 10

Were the Colonists for the revolution?

Answer 10

No, only 33% were.

Question 11

Molly Pitcher

Answer 11

Fought in the battle at Monmouth

Question 12

Deborah Sampson

Answer 12

Disguised herself as a man, fought many battles, and was wounded

Question 13

African Americans

Answer 13

fought on both sides