Chapter 6 Flashcards
What were 3 advantages that the British had over the Colonists?
Stronger military greater wealth larger population
What was another name for loyalists?
Colonist
What percentage of Colonists were loyalists?
20
What were Hessians?
Merciaries
What was the main goal for Hessians?
To make money
What was the biggest advantage that the Patriots had?
Gw leadership
What was significant about the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
Allowed americans to take much needed cannons and was a surprise attack
By the end of the American Revolution, what was the only state to not have African Americans fighting?
Sc
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?
Philadephia
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?
It was turning point for war
What significant thing did James Robertson establish in modern day East Tennessee?
Wataugau
What was the purpose of the Watauga Petitions of 1772?
Mutal protection
What did the Watauga Petitions also help create west of the Appalachian Mountains?
10year reason of land
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?
Because she wanted peace
What battle helped secure the Wataugan presence in the Cumberland River area?
Battle of the bluffs
Who helped James Robertson create Fort Nashborough?
John donelson
What was the biggest ally the Patriots had during the war?
The french
Where did Washington’s forces experience a time of terrible suffering without major necessities during the winter
of 1777/1778?
Rthey didnt have food shelter or clothes
Why was there very little fighting done during the winter?
The weather stopped them
Who drilled the troops at Valley Forge?
Fredrick von stuebueon
What was important about Friedrich von Steuben’s time at Valley Forge?
He drilled purssian officer
