Revolutionary War Flashcards
people who take advantage of a poor economic situation, hoarding and selling them at high prices
Profiteers
soldiers from a different country who get paid to fight in a war
Mercenaries
one who betrays their country
Traitor
increase in cost of goods and services
Inflation
obstacle preventing the movement of people or goods
Blockade
to discuss and bargain for a solution
Negotiate
1777; Washington’s Army attacked on Christmas; defeated German mercenaries who were fighting for the British
Battle Of Trenton
1777; British attempted to capture Hudson River Valley; American sharpshooters weakened British; Native Tribes lost confidence in British
Battle Of Saratoga
1777; Patriots were taught how to be professional soldiers by Baron von Steuben
Valley Forge
taught Patriots how to be professional soldiers
Baron von Stueben
American general who turned traitor
Benedict Arnold
attempted to spy on British; found and hung
Nathan Hale
spy for Lafayette; posed as a servant for Cornwallis and passed him false info.; escaped
James Armistead
1781; Americans found out from spies that Cornwallis was resupplying in the area; allies, spies, and armies surrounded him; forced Cornwallis to surrender
Battle Of Yorktown
sent Armistead to pose as a servant for Cornwallis and pass Cornwallis false info.
Marquis de Lafayette
1783; British surrendered to America, promising to recognize American independence; treaty that ended the war
Peace Of Paris
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
British were weakened and not prepared to fight the Battle. A lot of soldiers (mainly British) died. Many countries realized America stood a chance against the British.
How did James Armistead help the American cause?
He spied for Lafayette and posed as a servant for Cornwallis. He passed him false information and the Patriots therefore were able to attack the British at Yorktown.
ESSAY: What lasting effects did the American Revolution have on our nation.
Without the Revolutionary War, we would have never gained our independence. We may even have been British colonies without the Revolutionary War. The Americans fought hard and in the end gained independence.
Another effect was the many soldiers’ deaths. It may not have been a happy effect, but a lot of soldiers died as an effect of the Revolutionary War. Many soldiers lost their lives fighting for America’s independence.
