War Of Indepedence📜 Flashcards
What are the 4 Patriot Disadvantages
- no regular army
- lacked experience and weapons
- weak navy
What did African Americans get if they helped Britain fight against America
Freedom
Why did the continental army loose to Britain in the battle of Long Island
Because they were badly out numbered
Who was a spy for the patriots and said he only regrets what I have but one life to lose for my country
Nathan Hale
Who is Peter Salm
A African who fought at Concord and bunker hill and then won his freedom
What was Britain’s battle plan
Seize Albany and cut off New England off the middle colonies
Why didn’t general Howe leave Philadelphia
Because it was winter
What are the 4 patriot advantages
- fighting on their land
- Fighting for a cause
- great leader
What is a mercenary
Hired soldiers from Germany
Who established the continental congress
Congress
Who is Deborah Sampson
She dressed as a man to join the fight
Who is Molly Pritcher
She served men water and helped load cannons while they were fighting
What did Washington do on Christmas Night
Crossed the Delaware river and captured troops
What did the victories do
Raised Morale
Why did General Burgoyne surrender to General Gates
Because he was surrounded and and he didn’t have any amo or troops
