chapter 2 lesson 3 Flashcards
What advantages did the British have over America?
- population 4 times larger
- well trained army and navy
- King and Parliament in control
- had 1/3 of America’s support due to loyalists
What advantages did America have over the British?
- fighting on familiar ground
- vast lands
- few British citizens willing to serve
- under a united cause
- majority of the American population hated Britain
What issues did the Continental Army have?
they were inexperienced, poorly equipped, and couldn’t keep soldiers. They couldn’t pay them because Congress couldn’t tax people.
This is a warfare tactic that involves hiding among trees and behind walls, and didn’t follow traditional European warfare tactics. This tactic is responsible for helping the colonists survive against the British.
Guerilla Warfare
Why did General John Burgoyne’s 3 pronged attack not work?
General William Howe didn’t follow the plan that involved him moving up the Hudson River from NYC.
This battle had the colonists take advantage and make a turning point out of the war. The New York and New England militias were able to surround Burgoyne since his 3 pronged attack failed.
Battle of Saratoga, 1777
This place is significant because Washington and his troops camped here for the winter. Despite harsh conditions like harsh temperatures and lack of supplies, the army was still being trained. Marquis de Lafayette from France and Baron Friedrich von Steuban from Prussia helped raise morale and discipline among troops.
Valley Forge
What was Nathaniel Greene’s plan like in the South that put the British on the run?
his plan involved hit-and-run raids, which involved troops staying backed off until their enemy has an opening. (hit enemy, back off. before they recover, hit them again.)
This place was where the last major battle of the Revolutionary War took place.
Yorktown
This person surrendered British forces to Washington.
General Charles Cornwallis
This thing ended the Revolutionary War.
Treaty of Paris, 1783
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
- US now recognized as an independent nation
- Mississippi River declared as western boundary
- Florida given back to Spain
- French given colonies in Africa and the Caribbean
How did women help during the war?
They took over running businesses and farms, traveled with the army as cooks, washers, nurses, etc., and some even served as spies and fighters.
What advances were made for women after the war?
Women could now obtain a divorce and gain greater access to education.
What changed for African Americans after the war?
Thousands obtained freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War. Despite some now being free, African Americans still faced discrimination, segregation, and voting restrictions.
