Capter 6 Flashcards
What day was the Declaration of Independence approved
July 4th 1776
What were 3 advantages that the British had over the Colonists
Stronger military , greater wealth and larger population
What was another name for loyalist
Tories
What percentage of Colonists were loyalists
20%
What were Hessians
Mercenaries (hired soldiers)
What was the main goal for Hessians
Make money
What was the biggest advantage that the Patriots had
George Washingtons leadership
What was significant about the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
It was a surprise attack that allowed the Americans to make much needed British cannons
By the end of the American Revolution, what was the only state to not have African Americans fighting?
South Carolina
What was the name of the surprise attack on Christmas 1776 where Washington crossed the Delaware River
Battle of Trenton
Where was the American capital during the American Revolution?
Philadelphia
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?
Convinced France and Spain to give efforts
What significant thing did James Robertson establish in modern day East Tennessee?
Watauga settlement
What was the purpose of the Watauga Petitions of 1772?
Help created the first structured government west of the Appalachian mountains
Who helped create the Transylvania Purchase with the Cherokee
Richard Henderson
Was everyone in the Cherokee Nation pleased with the Transylvania Purchase
No
Why did Cherokee woman Nancy Ward warn the Wataugans of an impending Cherokee attack
She wanted to prevent violence
What battle helped secure the Wataugan presence in the Cumberland River area
Battle or the bluffs
Who helped James Robertson create Fort Nashborough
John donelson
What was the biggest ally the Patriots had during the war
French
Where did Washington’s forces experience a time of terrible suffering without major necessities during the winter
of 1777/1778
Valley forge
Why was there very little fighting done during the winter
Weather conditions wouldn’t allow it
Who drilled the troops at Valley Forge?
friendrich von Steuben
What was important about Friedrich von Steuben’s time at Valley Forge?
He believed that the future of America has an great influence on mankind
