section 6 chapter 5 Flashcards
who was America’s first ambassador to the French
Benjamin Franklin
the British sought the support of who
African Americans
what did the continental congress become after the Declaration of independence
become the nation’s governments
who called for a stronger government
James madison
who joined their husbands in battle during the revolutionary war
Margaret Corbin and Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
who disguised themselves as a man to join the war
Deborah Sampson
who spied on the British
Nathan Hale
what did long island become
a loyalist stronghold
which state did not enlist African Americans
South Carolina
where did Washington camp
in Pennsylvania across the Delaware river
what happened on Christmas night 1776
Washington led a surprise attack on Trenton, and proceeded to march to Princeton and scatter the British forces there
what was launched on 1777
a three pronged battle by the British to seize Albany, new york, and the Delaware River
who would lead troops south from Canada
General John Burgoyne
who would lead troops east from Lake Ontario
Lieutenant Colonel Barry St. Leger
who would move up north from Hudson
General Howe
