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Which of the following best explains why Loyalists opposed the American Revolution?
Which of the following best explains why Loyalists opposed the American Revolution?
- They held positions within the Anglican Church or depended on the British government for employment and feared the disruption of established order. (correct)
- They believed the revolution was driven by legitimate grievances regarding taxation without representation.
- They were fundamentally against any form of government.
- They were promised land in the newly independent colonies if the British lost.
How did the British attempt to leverage the institution of slavery during the American Revolution?
How did the British attempt to leverage the institution of slavery during the American Revolution?
- By ignoring the issue of slavery and focusing solely on military objectives.
- By promising enslaved people land ownership in the colonies if they remained loyal.
- By offering enslaved Africans freedom in exchange for fighting on the British side. (correct)
- By advocating for the immediate abolition of slavery throughout all the colonies.
What was a significant disadvantage faced by the British during the American Revolution?
What was a significant disadvantage faced by the British during the American Revolution?
- The inability to recruit soldiers due to widespread opposition to the war at home.
- The need to transport troops and supplies across the Atlantic Ocean, making logistics challenging and costly. (correct)
- A lack of experienced military leadership compared to the American Patriots.
- A reliance on advanced weaponry that was ineffective in the American terrain.
Why did the Patriots consider their fight against the Hessians an advantage?
Why did the Patriots consider their fight against the Hessians an advantage?
What was the most significant contribution of George Washington to the American Revolution?
What was the most significant contribution of George Washington to the American Revolution?
What limitations did the Continental Congress face when trying to establish a strong Continental Army?
What limitations did the Continental Congress face when trying to establish a strong Continental Army?
What was the initial term of service for soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army, and what prompted General Washington to advocate for longer enlistment periods?
What was the initial term of service for soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army, and what prompted General Washington to advocate for longer enlistment periods?
Besides formal enlistment, what other contributions did women make to the Patriot cause during the American Revolution?
Besides formal enlistment, what other contributions did women make to the Patriot cause during the American Revolution?
What motivated Deborah Sampson to disguise herself as a man and enlist in the Continental Army?
What motivated Deborah Sampson to disguise herself as a man and enlist in the Continental Army?
How did the issue of independence impact personal relationships within the colonies?
How did the issue of independence impact personal relationships within the colonies?
What ultimately happened to some of the African Americans who fought on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War?
What ultimately happened to some of the African Americans who fought on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War?
Why was it difficult for the Continental Congress to maintain a consistently strong and well-supplied army?
Why was it difficult for the Continental Congress to maintain a consistently strong and well-supplied army?
How did Patriots use the presence of Hessian mercenaries to their advantage?
How did Patriots use the presence of Hessian mercenaries to their advantage?
Which region in the colonies generally exhibited the weakest Loyalist support?
Which region in the colonies generally exhibited the weakest Loyalist support?
What was the primary reason why so many soldiers were only willing to enlist for a term of one year?
What was the primary reason why so many soldiers were only willing to enlist for a term of one year?
Flashcards
Loyalists
Loyalists
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
Lord Dunmore
Lord Dunmore
Royal governor of Virginia who offered freedom to enslaved Africans who fought for the British.
Patriot Advantages
Patriot Advantages
Fighting on familiar ground, determination, and George Washington's leadership.
Hessians
Hessians
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George Washington
George Washington
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State Interests
State Interests
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Continental Army
Continental Army
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Deborah Sampson
Deborah Sampson
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Margaret Corbin
Margaret Corbin
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Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
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Study Notes
- Colonists who remained loyal to Britain were called Loyalists or Tories
- Approximately one in five to one in three Americans were Loyalists
- Loyalist strength varied regionally, being strongest in the Carolinas and Georgia and weakest in New England
- Some Loyalists were members of the Anglican Church, headed by the British king
- Some Loyalists were afraid of challenging the established government
- The issue of independence caused rifts amongst friends and families
- William Franklin, son of Patriot Benjamin Franklin, was a Loyalist and royal governor
- One Connecticut Loyalist reported neighbor was against neighbor, and families were divided
African Americans in the War
- Some African Americans sided with the Loyalists, enticed by British promises of freedom
- Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia, offered freedom to enslaved people who fought for the British
- Some formerly enslaved people ended up free in Canada or Sierra Leone
Patriot Advantages
- Americans had the advantage of fighting on their own land
- The British had to transport soldiers and supplies across the Atlantic Ocean
- The British relied on mercenaries, called Hessians by the Americans
- Patriots had a greater personal stake in the war compared to the Hessians
- George Washington's leadership was a significant advantage for the Americans
Raising an Army
- The Continental Congress had difficulty enlisting soldiers and raising money because Americans did not want to transfer power to their own Continental Congress
- Early on, soldiers enlisted for only one year
- General Washington advocated for enlistments for the duration of the war
- The Continental Congress eventually offered enlistments for three years or the length of the war
- Women also fought with the Patriot forces
- Margaret Corbin of Pennsylvania took her husband's place in battle after he died
- Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, known as Molly Pitcher, brought water to soldiers in battle
- Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a boy and enlisted in the army
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