social studies 3/27/22 Flashcards

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List and explain 4 advantages the British had during the Revolutionary War.

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British had a well trained army which meant they knew techniques

They had the most powerful navy in the world which meant that they were very powerful when fighting on water

they had money to hire mercenaries which meant they could hire many paid killers

they had more generals which meant they had good strategies

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List and explain 4 advantages the Americans had during the Revolutionary War

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they were fighting on their own land so they knew where to fight and not to fight

they had General George Washington and he had experience

they didn’t have to transport their own weapons or supplies so they could get what they needed quickly

they had a strong morale because they were fighting for their family

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Name 3 countries who aided the Americans in the war effort and WHO and WHAT they sent

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Poland sent Pulaski and Kosciuszko to help the Americans build forts

when Germany sent Von Stevben to train the American soldiers in how to use the bayonet

France signed a treaty and agreed to send money, military, and some medical goods

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Fill in the battle chart of who won

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lexington british
concord americans 
qeubec british
saratoga americans 
moores creek americans
philadelphia british
trenton americans
yorktown americans
long island british
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