Awesome Providence Flashcards
What is the Black Regiment?
A group of Protestant Pasturs, they beleived in the ‘Two Swords Mentality’ and the Britts saw them as a threat in war.
What was the American Army like?
The American Army was severely inequipped and was heavily outnumbered. A lot of the soldiers didn’t eat or get paid properly, and there were soldiers between the ages of 15 and 70.
What was the British Army like?
The British Army was amazingly well-equipped and heavily outnumbered the Americans. The Britts had a Top-Down Leading system, the army broke into civilian homes and stole, and a lot of wealthy men paid for their army positions.
What were the Main Events of the first part of the year 1776?
Boston was Captured, Henry Knox retreived cannons from Ticonderoga and got Boston back, and Lord Stirling held off the Britts and George was able to retreat to Manhattan
What were the Main Events of the second part of the year 1776?
George lost 4 fights and 2 forts, General Charles was captured, the Hessians were attacked on Christmas night (this was the battle where George traveled across the frozen river alone with one squad), and the Americans tricked the Britts and captured Princeton.
