American Revolutionary War Flashcards
(27 cards)
On what holiday was the Battle of Trenton fought?
Christmas
How many continental soldiers did Commander George Washington have at the Battle of Trenton?
2,400
German soldiers hired to fight the colonists by the British Government are called what?
Mereeraries
List 5 British advantages in the Revolutionary War:
Strong Navy Experienced well trained army Wealth of British empire Large amount of troops All citizens approve of war.
List 5 Colonial Patriot disadvantages in the Revolutionary War.
No strong army or navy acked military experience Short supply of weapons and ammo Volunteer troops left to farm fields Neutral to war
In what city of New Jersey did the American attack these Hessian soldiers?
Trenton
What river did General George Washington and his men have to cross in order to get to these Hessiands?
Delaware
Describe the weather conditions on the night that Washington and his men crossed the Delaware?
Cold, snowy
How many Americans died in this battle due to exposure?
2
Who was the author of “The American Crisis” published in 1776?
Thomas Paine
What did this pamphlet call the American Colonists to move towards?
Independence
How did George Washington use this pamphlet with his army?
He read it to them for inspiration
What state was the first to create an African-American Army in 1778?
Rhode Island
By the end of the Revolutionary War, each state except for____ enlisted African-Americans to fight against the British.
South Carolina
How many African-Americans joined the Patriot army throughout the war?
5,000
List 4 reasons why African-Americans joined the war effort against the British
Believed in Patriot cause
Needed money
Slaves ran away to the North to enlist
fought to earn their freedom
What was the name of the British general during the Battle of Ticonderoga?
Burgoyne
What was General Burgoyne’s biggest downfall?
His lavish lifestyle
Why were the British so easy to spot in the winter months?
Their red coats
Who were the Green Mountain Boys? What did they do?
Colonial Militia (rednecks) who attacked and defeated Burgoyne
What American symbol ran out to signify a victory at Ticonderoga?
Liberty Bell
Who won the Battle of Saratoga?
Colonial Patriots
What folk song played in triumph of this victory?
Yankee-Doddle
On what date did the Continental Congress design the first Stars and Stripes flag?
June 14, 1777
