Test Q’s Flashcards
What did Baron Von Steuban contribute?
He trained the American troops on how to do drills, walk in formation, and more!
What did Lafyete contribute?
He provided French support
Wht did the Battle of Saratoga show the British?
It showed that the Americans could actually fight
What is Frances Marion’s nickname?
Swamp Fox
What is another name for Guerilla tactics?
Hit and run attacks
What are challenges did the Continental Congress face? What was the solution?
They didn’t have any money, so they printed out “continentals” but they printed out o much that they lost value.
Why didn’t George Washington want African Americans to fight?
He didn’t want them to fight because he was scared they would revolt against their owners in the South/ Southern colonists.
Why did George Washington change his policy?
He changed his policy because he needed men and the British were offering freedom to the slaves that joined.
What jobs did the British give the African Americans?
The British gave them jobs that didn’t require weapons. For example, the Africans worked as cooks, blacksmiths, and teamsters
Who is John Paul Jones?
He is a Scottish general that fights for America and is known for fighting the Serapis.
Who said, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for this country”
Nathan Hale
What did the Americans state in the Treaty of Paris?
We agreed to give back property to the loyalists.
How long did the American Revolution last?
8 years
What two articles did Thomas Paine write?
American Crisis and Common Sense
