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What were some advantages of the British during the American Revolution?
What were some advantages of the British during the American Revolution?
The British had strengths in government, money, a well-trained army, a powerful navy, and ample supplies.
Describe the outcome of the Battle of Long Island.
Describe the outcome of the Battle of Long Island.
The Battle of Long Island resulted in a British victory, with the British surrounding and forcing the colonists to retreat.
What was the significance of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
What was the significance of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
These battles were crucial as they led to the capture or death of over 900 Hessians and boosted American morale, helping to recruit more troops.
What strategic move did Washington attempt after the defeat at Brandywine?
What strategic move did Washington attempt after the defeat at Brandywine?
What was a major disadvantage for the colonists during the American Revolution?
What was a major disadvantage for the colonists during the American Revolution?
What significant outcome resulted from the battles at Bemis Heights near Saratoga?
What significant outcome resulted from the battles at Bemis Heights near Saratoga?
What challenges did the Continental Army face at Valley Forge?
What challenges did the Continental Army face at Valley Forge?
Who assisted George Washington in training the soldiers at Valley Forge?
Who assisted George Washington in training the soldiers at Valley Forge?
How did foreign countries contribute to the American cause during the Revolution?
How did foreign countries contribute to the American cause during the Revolution?
What was the Wilderness Road and who forged it?
What was the Wilderness Road and who forged it?
What assistance did France and Spain provide to the American revolutionaries in 1779?
What assistance did France and Spain provide to the American revolutionaries in 1779?
What was the significance of Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road?
What was the significance of Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road?
What was a major outcome of the battles near Saratoga, NY?
What was a major outcome of the battles near Saratoga, NY?
How did John Paul Jones contribute to the American naval efforts during the revolution?
How did John Paul Jones contribute to the American naval efforts during the revolution?
What strategy did the British implement in the South during the American Revolution?
What strategy did the British implement in the South during the American Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Moore's Creek and its significance?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Moore's Creek and its significance?
What impact did the Battle of King's Mountain have on British plans?
What impact did the Battle of King's Mountain have on British plans?
What was the turning point of the war following the Battle of King's Mountain?
What was the turning point of the war following the Battle of King's Mountain?
What was unique about the outcome of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill?
What was unique about the outcome of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill?
What was a significant result of the Battle of Guilford Court House?
What was a significant result of the Battle of Guilford Court House?
Describe the outcome of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill.
Describe the outcome of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill.
How did the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge affect the British campaign in the Southern colonies?
How did the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge affect the British campaign in the Southern colonies?
What strategy did Washington employ to trap the British forces?
What strategy did Washington employ to trap the British forces?
What did the Treaty of Paris signify for America?
What did the Treaty of Paris signify for America?
What were the names of the two cities captured by the British in the Southern Campaign?
What were the names of the two cities captured by the British in the Southern Campaign?
What was the main reason for the American defeat at Camden?
What was the main reason for the American defeat at Camden?
How did American guerilla fighters impact the British strategy?
How did American guerilla fighters impact the British strategy?
What victory did General Daniel Morgan achieve in January 1781?
What victory did General Daniel Morgan achieve in January 1781?
What strategy did General Greene use to wear down the British forces?
What strategy did General Greene use to wear down the British forces?
What was the outcome of the battles near Guilford Court House?
What was the outcome of the battles near Guilford Court House?
Why did Cornwallis move his army to Yorktown in August 1781?
Why did Cornwallis move his army to Yorktown in August 1781?
What did the British hope to achieve by capturing Savannah and Charles Town?
What did the British hope to achieve by capturing Savannah and Charles Town?
Flashcards
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Trenton
Washington's surprise attack on the Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey, on Christmas night 1776. This bold maneuver resulted in a decisive American victory and boosted morale.
Battle of Princeton
Battle of Princeton
A series of engagements in and around the town of Princeton, New Jersey in January 1777, where the Continental Army under General Washington achieved a crucial victory over British forces. This followed the earlier success at Trenton and underscored Washington's tactical brilliance.
Battle of Brandywine
Battle of Brandywine
A significant battle fought near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania in September 1777. It resulted in a British victory, though Washington's army managed to retreat.
Battle of Germantown
Battle of Germantown
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Battle of Long Island
Battle of Long Island
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Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge
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Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
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Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
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Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
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Foreign aid during the American Revolution
Foreign aid during the American Revolution
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Frontier Fighting in the American Revolution
Frontier Fighting in the American Revolution
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What happened at Saratoga?
What happened at Saratoga?
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How did the American navy fight the British?
How did the American navy fight the British?
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What was the British strategy in the South?
What was the British strategy in the South?
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The Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of Guilford Court House
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The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga
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The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain
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The Battle of Ramsour's Mill
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill
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The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
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Battle of Moore's Creek
Battle of Moore's Creek
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Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of King's Mountain
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Battle of Ramsour's Mill
Battle of Ramsour's Mill
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Washington's Trap
Washington's Trap
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Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
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British Southern Strategy
British Southern Strategy
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Surrender at Charleston
Surrender at Charleston
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Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Cowpens
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Southern Guerrilla Warfare
Southern Guerrilla Warfare
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General Nathanael Greene
General Nathanael Greene
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Battle of Guilford Court House
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Siege of Yorktown
Siege of Yorktown
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General Cornwallis
General Cornwallis
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