Ch. 4 L. 5-6 Flashcards
Where did the battle of trenton take place?
New jersy
Where did the battle of long island take place?
New York
Where did the battle of princeton take place?
New jersey
Where did the battle of saratoga take place?
New york
Who won the battle of long island?
British
Who won the battle of trenton?
American
Who won the battle of princeton?
Americans
Who won the battle of saratoga ?
America
Who did the British tire to increase the size of their army?
German Mercenaries
What did France sign with the United States?
Treaty of alliance
What river flows into the ocean at New York City?
The Hudson river
If the British could capture New York look at their warships do on this river?
Petrol and prevent colonists from crossing
If the British controlled the Hudson river what would happen to new England?
They could split New England for the rest of the colonies
How did the British when the Battle of Long Island?
They outmaneuvered Washington and attacked from two directions
How did the Americans win at the battle of Trenton?
With movement and surprise attack
How did the Americans with the Battle of Princeton?
They struck quickly and drove to British regiments out of town
How did the Americans win at the battle of Saratoga?
The wore down the British and then smash them
What was Clinton’s job?
Hold New York with a small force
What was General Howe’s job?
Take troops by sea to attack Philadelphia from The south
What was General Burgoyne’s job?
March down from Canada to New York
What were the results of the battles of Brandywine and German in 1777?
The British win
What did Washington have to accomplish in addition to trying to beat the British on the battlefield?
Keep Americans together
In what way can you say that Washington it was successful in 1777?
He kept the Americans together and willing to fight
Why did France want the Americans to win their independence?
It would weaken great Britain (a.k.a. France’s enemy)
