Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcards
What American Patriot helped convince France to enter the war on the Patriot side
Benjamin Franklin
What other European country declared war on Britian
France and Spain
Where did Washington and the army spend the winter of 1778
Valley Forge
What was Washington’s greatest challenge that winter
Keeping the continental army together
How did the continental army celebrate France joining the war
They celebrated with a religious service and a parade
What did Marquis de Lafayette help the patriots
He offered his service to the continental army without pay
Both the british and the colonists thought that the war would be a
Quick one
What were three advantages for the Patriots in the war
They had Pride and determination
Great Leadership
They were on their own land
What were some advantages in the beginning of the war for the british
Empires Wealth
Well Trained Soldiers
Strong Navy
Britians three pronged plan was
To isolate the new england colonies from the others
Why didn’t the British’s plan not work
The plan did not work because
Why did the Americans win the war
Help from other countries
Peoples movement
They fought on their own land
France realized that the United States might win the war after the American victory at
Saratoga
When Lafayette arrived in Philadelphia from France he offered his services to
General Washington
Juan De miralles was largely responsible for Spain Cuba and Mexico sending ***** to the colonies
Money
