George Washington Flashcards
What position was he appointed to in the American army?
Commander-in-chief
At which battle was Washington first defeated?
Battle of Long Island
Where was Washington’s first victory?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Where did Washington spend the winter after Saratoga?
Forge Valley
Where was Washington born
Virginia
At what battle did the British surrender?
Yorktown
How long did Washington serve for in government?
2 terms
Explain what happened briefly when Washington captured Boston
British tried to end American siege at battle of bunker hill.
Washington bombarded the city with canons and the British left in March 1776. He brought order and discipline to his army
Who was Thomas Paine
He wrote a pamphlet called common sense attacking British rule and called for complete independence. Many Americans agreed with him and wanted independence
When was the Declaration of Independence passed
Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration and it was passed in 1776 on July 4th
What happened at the battle of Trenton
The Americans snuck up in the British army on Christmas Day so they would not be expecting an attack and they won.
What made the French help the Americans
The Americans won at Saratoga and this battle convinced French to join the Americans
France wanted revenge for the capture of Canada which was now ruled by the British
Why was it important for the Americans the French helped
French army could challenge the British
French soldiers were disciplined
Explain briefly what happened in winter at valley forge
Washing tons troops were forced to retreat here after loss at Philadelphia,
Many troops died from disease but the other soldiers were trained well during this time. Soldiers from europe helped them
