Documentary Notes about British and Patriot war Flashcards
How did Washington win the battle of York Town?
He planned a surprise attack and when General Clinton realized, there was nothing he could do.
What were some advantages that the patriots had?
They were on their own land. They knew their way around. They also had better snipers which could shoot 2x farther than British muskets.
Back then, how many people lived in New York?
Only 20,000 people.
Who were the patriots up against?
The patriots were going against the best fighting force in the world, Great Britain.
When did the British troops open fire on New York?
British troops opened fire on New York city on July 12.
By how much did the British outnumber the patriots?
The British outnumbered the patriots 2 to 1.
How many more prisoners died on British prison ships than on the battle field?
3x more people died on British ships than on the battle field.
What technique did the patriots use to injure or kill as many troops as possible minimal capture?
The hit and run technique.
Who was the leader of the patriots?
George Washington
Who helped fight in the war?
Volunteers.
How many British ships went to America?
There were 350 British ships going to America to scare the patriots.
The doubters were outnumbered by how much?
They were outnumbered 5 to 1.
5 British ships held more fire power than what?
All the patriot guns combined.
What happened on September 1776?
The British fired on New York again.
How much more experience did a trained solider have than the average solider?
The trained solider had 6x more experience than an average solider.
