Chapter 6, Section 3: The War Widens Flashcards
Why did Washington not accept African Americans at first? Did he change his policy later?
At first, he didn’t want to arm them with weapons because Southern owners feared revolts. Later on, he changed his policy.
What did the men, civilians and women do?
The men enlisted for the army. The civilians and women (mostly women) helped keep their husband’s businesses open, cared for livestock, and some of the women disguised themselves as men to fight in the army.
What tactics did Americans use? Why did they use them?
They used hit and run tactics because the British navy was the best in the world.
Why did John Paul Jones name his ship “Bonhomme Richard”?
He named it Bonhomme Richard after Ben Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanac”.
What help did the American navy have? What did they do?
Privateers helped them. They had government permission to attack enemy ships and keep their goods.
True or False - Did the African Americans join the army on both sides?
True
Why did thousands of African Americans join the British during the American Revolution?
They were offered freedom if Britain won the war.
What was George Washington’s initial stance on African Americans in the army?
He would not accept them at first and did not want to arm them.
What fears did Southern owners have regarding African Americans in the army?
They feared revolts.
Who else, besides men, helped during the American Revolution?
Civilians and women.
What were some hardships faced during the war?
- Food shortages
- Weapon shortages
- Weather without proper clothing
- Keeping morale up
- Paying for it
Why did Native American Indians join the British during the American Revolution?
They feared losing their land.
What disease killed many during the American Revolution?
Smallpox.
What did Congress create to finance the war?
Continentals, which were paper money.
What issue arose with the Continentals created by Congress?
They printed so much that it had no value.
What was the state of the American navy at the start of the war?
America had only a few ships.
What was the British navy known for during the American Revolution?
It was the best in the world.
What tactics did Americans use against the British navy?
“Hit and run” tactics.
Who led the most famous naval battle for America?
John Paul Jones.
What was the name of John Paul Jones’s ship?
“Bonhomme Richard”.
Who was the ship Bonhomme Richard named in honor of?
Ben Franklin.
Which British ship did Bonhomme Richard fight?
Serapis.
What was John Paul Jones’s famous quote during the battle?
“I have not yet begun to fight.”
What role did privateers play in the American navy?
They were armed civilian ships with government permission to attack the enemy and keep their goods.
