Exam 3 Pt2 Flashcards
What was Valley Forge? What kind of winter was recorded?
Washington’s last hurdle. Worst recorded winter.
What is the reason the capital is in Pennsylvania?
It was in the center area of the colonies. It was easy access. But got no consent from Pennsylvania. Took frustration out on the continental army.
What was the Gates Conspiracy?
Congress moved to Annapolis, Maryland and Horatio Gates followed. He talks to them and asks if they were happy with Washington even though he lost the capital and gates is trying to prove he is the better general. Rumors circulated that gates would be a better general.
Why didn’t Washington get the glory from France joining the war?
Washington knew whoever was in the command in Philadelphia would get the blamed for Philadelphia fall which is why Washington didn’t bring the French to the war.
How was Washington saved from being replaced by gates?
Henry Lauren called John Laurence, Hamilton and Knox to come together and create a petition saying if Washington is fired, they will not serve under Gates.
What happened with Washington’s army when Friedrich Von Steuben?
France asks Prussia to come the USA and help train Washington’s army and a German general stepped up. 6 guys in the continental army who acted out were killed but Washington chose 1 man to die when people misbehaved and make discipline. Teaches them how to line up in European fire line and Washington has a trained army.
What battle does Washington leave Pennsylvania for? What location?
Battle of Monmouth; New Jersey
What was the battle of Monmouth for the continental army? What is Washington known as?
Battle of Monmouth was a victory; Washinton becomes “ Father of the United States.”
After battle of Monmouth what is England doing?
Considering giving independence to some of the states.
What is England’s goal?
to keep North & South Carolina and Geogia
What states are called Loyalist Population?
North & South Carolina and Geogia.
What general is England force to bring in?
General Cornwallis
Where does Cornwallis launch his invasion?
South
Where does Washington stay? but who does he let have control of the continental army in the south?
Washington is up north. He gives command to Nathiel Greene.
What kind of war tactict does Greene use against Cornwallis?
Guerrilla Warfare
When Cornwallis doesn’t have supplies where does he go?
He goes to Virginia and sets up camp in Yorktown
On Washington’s way to get Cornwallis who does he meet up with?
The French
Who does the French army link up with?
Washington Carper
What does Washington need the French admiral to do?
` To get to the New York River and kill the England Navy
What 2 countries are going against each other as naval in the York River?
French and British
Who wins the navy war at York River?
French
What does Cornwallis do to Washington?
He surrenders to him
What is the last major battle for The War for Independence?
Battle of Yorktown
What 2 countries signed a treaty?
USA and England
What was this treaty called when involving the war for independence?
The Treaty of Paris
What does England do after signing the treaty?
England cuts the 13 colonies free and gets USA land to the Mississippi river.
What was the Newburgh Conspiracy?
Hamilton wanted to kill congress and make Washington king.
Where did Washington tell his officers he was resigning as general?
in Annapolis, Maryland at the Francis Tavern.
What 2 ways helped Washington become president?
Francis Tavern & taking down the Newburgh Conspiracy?
What does Washington’s examples do for future presidents?
Washington being president, he can set examples for later presidents to follow.
