American Revolution Flashcards

Which General was chosen to defend New York City during the biggest land invasion in American history?

On what date did the Continental Congress officially declare independence?

In the Battle of New York, how many warships and British troops forced George Washington to retreat?

How many people died aboard British Prisoner of War ships?

What role did Daniel Morgan and his riflemen play in the war for independence?

Where was the worst place for the British to fight during the Revolution?

In what way did the Americans break the rules of 18th century warfare?

Where did the rebels spend the winter, and what percentage of people were left without shoes?

At what battle was General John Burgoyne forced to surrender?

Why was the surrender of Burgoyne and his army significant?

What disease spread throughout the patriots' camp, and how many victims died?

What did the Prussian General Baron Von Steuben bring to the Continental Army?

How did the efforts of spies change the course of the war despite many New York residents being loyal to the British?

Where was the decisive victory won?

American Revolution Key Points

Battle of New York: Largest land invasion in American history; George Washington appointed as the defender.
Declaration of Independence: Approved by Continental Congress on July 4th.
Battle of New York Loss: Washington retreated against 45 warships and 32,000 British troops.
Prisoner Of War Deaths: About 12,000 individuals died aboard British POW ships.
Daniel Morgan's Strategy: Reinvented warfare with surprise tactics; emphasis on fighting in the frontier using natural surroundings and fighting with roadblocks.
Challenging Battlefield for British: The frontier posed significant challenges for British forces.
American Warfare Tactics: Disregarded 18th-century warfare norms by utilizing the landscape, targeting British officers, and creating chaos among British ranks.
Valley Forge Winter: Rebels spent the harsh winter there; 20% of soldiers lacked shoes.
Burgoyne's Surrender: General John Burgoyne surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga, a significant defeat for the British.
Impact of Burgoyne's Surrender: Disordered British command; loss of leadership facilitated American victory; increased French support with resources and military aid.
Smallpox Epidemic: The worst outbreak among patriots; 40% of victims died, while 1 in 50 were inoculated.
Baron Von Steuben's Contribution: Brought discipline, order, hygiene standards, and military training to the Continental Army.
Role of Spies: George Washington’s deceptive prowess leveraged spy networks to gain intelligence on British movements, influencing the war's trajectory.
Decisive Victory Location: The decisive battle of the American Revolution was won at Yorktown, Virginia.

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