American Revolution Flashcards
What was the result of the Seven Years War? And who was fighting?
England was fighting the French and ended up winning taking the Spanish and French possessions controlling a large portion of the world. Under command of William Pitt.
What happened after the townshed act and the paper act?
Crispus Attucks gathered a riot and protested and harrased British soldiers, leading to the “Boston Massacre” when soldiers accidentally killed the rioters this led colonist to be even more angry.
What happened after the Boston tea party?
Parliament imposed Coercive acts which closed the ports and restricted rights of colonist.
Where did the American revolution take place and what did the King say?
Lexington and Concord in 1775, King George said that the colonist must either submit or triumph.
What did British have for material to build ships?
Tar, pitch, turpentine, and timber for masts and hulls
What forced turned against England?
Privateers, armed American merchant ships that helped British win the French Indian war. Privateers had help from continental congress.
What were the ships used to intercept British Supply?
Alfred, Andrew Doria, Cabot, and Columbus. They were also used to protect colonies
When was the “birth” of the navy?
13 October 1775
When did the marine corps establish?
November 10 1775 by continental congress.
What made recruiting for navy hard?
Stricter discipline, low pay, and the rewards of privateering.
How did Esek Hopkins succeed in Virginia Capes?
He overcame two British forts and took over eighty artillery pieces powder, and stores.
What was the Glasgow?
A British ship that damaged Hopkins squadron.
Who is John Paul Jones?
A lieutenant that captured 16 vessels and destroyed many others in a single month. Also
What happened at Lake Champlain?
Under Arnold Benedict’s command the American patriots attacked Quebec. However they were unable to capture it and retreated momentarily when British arrived. Americans inflicted a lot of damage to the British fleet so the British leader Carleton decided to retreat since it was close to winter.
How did Washington defeat Howe?
By taking all boats from New Jersey side of the river to Pennsylvania. Their surprise attack on enemy troops in trenton was successful, then he surprised them at Princeton and won. Howe quartered his army in Philadelphia not following through with his plans and ended up losing.
