lecture 16 + 17 - americas first civil war Flashcards
Who were the Loyalists during the Revolutionary War?
Loyalists were loyal to England and included Tories, recent immigrants, church members, businessmen, and the elite.
What were the Patriots’ main objectives?
Patriots supported independence from England.
What was the stance of French Canadians during the Revolutionary War?
French Canadians remained neutral due to the protection of their Catholic religion by England.
What did slaves realize about the ‘freedom’ talk during the Revolutionary War?
Slaves realized that the ‘freedom’ talk did not apply to them.
What was the estimated proportion of American colonists that were Patriots?
Approximately one third of American colonists were Patriots.
What were the advantages of the British forces during the Revolutionary War?
Advantages included a population of 11 million and a well-trained fighting force with war ships.
What was a significant disadvantage for the British forces?
They were spread too thinly across more than 13 colonies.
What was the American strategy regarding the British forces?
The strategy was to avoid losing rather than to conquer.
Who was George Washington and what was notable about his military record?
George Washington was not a very great general, but he realized this and decided not to risk his armies again, relying on his strategy to draw the war out.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
The Battle of Saratoga forced the entire British army to surrender and convinced the French to enter the war.
What was the British strategy in the South during the Revolutionary War?
The British aimed to pacify colonies by relying on loyalists.
What was General Nathaniel Greene’s strategy in the South?
Greene’s strategy was to draw the British deep into the interior, away from their supply base.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
The Americans and French won, leading to British General Cornwallis’s surrender.
What were the key outcomes of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
- England recognized American independence
- All English territory east of the Mississippi became US territory
- England believed loyalists should be compensated, which did not happen.
How did the Revolutionary War impact class differences in American society?
The common man began to demand a place in society and government, leading to increased political participation.
What was the impact of the Revolutionary War on slavery in the northern states?
Northern states began the gradual process to abolish slavery.
What marked the end of the slave trade in America?
The slave trade ended in 1808 with the decision to stop importing slaves from Africa.
What role did women play during the Revolutionary War?
Women were crucial in boycotting, making their own goods, and supporting the war effort.
What was the concept of ‘Republican Mothers’?
Republican Mothers aimed to raise the next generation with respect for women and knowledge.
True or False: The Revolutionary War led to significant internal changes in American society.
False. The war primarily resulted in independence from England, but many internal issues remained.
