The War for Independence Flashcards
Loyalists were colonists who______________.
remained loyal to Britain.
It is estimated that one ____ of colonists were Loyalists.
1/3
The soldiers of the Continental Army were___________
and disorganized.
poorly trained
Many felt free to ____________________________.
return home to help with harvest
The British _____ and ______ were well-equipped professionals.
army and navy
Britain also hired German _________________.
mercenaries
The Continental Army suffered a major defeat on ____________ in New York, in August 1776.
Long Island
Washington retreated into ____________ then into _____________.
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Washington scored two victories at the battles of _________ and ___________both in New Jersey.
Trenton
Princeton
What was the turning point of the Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
In the Battle of Saratoga, only one of three British forces fought. Who was the General in charge?
John Burgoyne
Burgoyne was out numbered in this fight at Saratogo, what was he forced to do?
surrender
The Battle at Saratoga convinced France of what?
The colonists had a chance to win independence.
The Battle of Saratoga led France to enter into a _________with the US.
alliance
