Chapter 4.3 Part 1 And Part 2 Flashcards
Where were the patriots mostly found in
New England and Virginia
Where were the loyalists mostly found
Cities and south
Why will African Americans fight on both sides of the war
Their hope was to be set free
What percent of people were patriot, loyalist, and neutralist
40% patriot and loyalists
20% neutrals
Washingtons army characteristics
Small lacked supplies and not trained very well
What was the colonial strategy
Don’t get caught
What was the British strategy
Win a long decisive battle in order to win the revolution and to seize the Hudson River valley
After several defeats, Washington decided to attack who at Trenton
German hessians
At the battle of Saratoga who was the patriot leader and the British leader
Patriot-gates
British- Burgoyne
When was the battle of Saratoga
October 1777
What happened at the battles of Saratoga
Benedict Arnold led several charges against the British and which led the British to surrender
What is the turning point of the American Revolution
Battles of Saratoga
Who became loyal to the British after helping the is win the battles of Saratoga. His name now means traitor
Benedict Arnold
When did France and Spain start helping the us
After the patriot victory at Saratoga
Marquis de Lafayette
Close friend of Washington and helped the army
