Chapters 3+4 Flashcards
What was not a disadvantage for Greta Britain as the outset of the American Revolution?
America possessed numerical superiority
What was not a disadvantage America would have to overcome to succeed?
Had to fight a war over 3,000 miles away
Why is Henry Knox known as “America’s first Superhero?”
Obese, he brought all Ticonderoga ordinance to Boston
Why was American loss of New York City almost catastrophic?
NYC grated command of entire Hudson River to Canada
Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton significant?
Rallied American cause as ‘Murica lived to fight another day
How did William Howe ruin Britain’s strategy in 1777?
He ordered north to isolate New England he went to Philly
Why were the battles of Brandywine and Germantown significant?
Encouraged France to support America
Why were the two battles at Saratoga significant?
First defeat of British army by continental army
How did Britain’s tactics change after 1778?
Accepted north would be independent; focus moved south
What made the 1778 experience in Valley Forge so arduous for the Continental Army?
Congress couldn’t afford supplies, food, etc. to army
Why was Baron von Steuben remembered so fondly in American History?
Colorful character who trained continental army
What was the Battle of Monmouth?
First victory by newly-trained American army
What was the Battle of King’s Mountain?
Crushing dearest of Major Patrick Ferguson’s Tory force
What was the Battle of Cowpens?
The crushing defeat of Tarleton’s Tory Legion by Daniel Morgan
What was the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?
Another Pyrrhic victory for British
