43 Questions
What was the ratio of Britons to colonists at the time of the rebellion?
3 to 1
How many Germans, known as Hessians, were ultimately employed by Britain?
30,000
What was the size of Britain's professional army compared to the American militia?
50,000 vs numerous but wretchedly trained American militia
What was the main reason for Britain's weakness despite its apparent strength?
Internal issues like the situation in Ireland and confusion in London government
What was the availability of firearms among Colonial Americans?
Most households were not well-armed, with only a small percentage owning guns
What was the cost of an imported musket in the colonies?
The equivalent of two months' salary for a skilled artisan
Who played a crucial role in training the Continental Army into a disciplined force?
Baron von Steuben, a German officer
What was a concern for the colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War?
Slave uprisings
What was the reliability of American militiamen during the war?
Unreliable, lacking proper training and abandoning their posts at the first sign of danger
What was the attitude of American profiteers towards the Continental Army?
They prioritized their own profit over supporting the Continental Army
Which English statesman withdrew his son from the army to prevent him from fighting against American colonists?
William Pitt
During the prolonged campaign for Bunker Hill, approximately how many American babies were born?
60,000
What was a significant challenge faced by the British army in America?
Scarce provisions
What advantage did the American colonies lack in comparison to Paris?
Urban nerve center
Who were some of the outstanding leaders that benefited the Americans during the war?
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and foreign aid from France.
What was a characteristic of the American rebels during the war?
Fighting defensively and enjoying a moral advantage of a just cause.
What was General George Washington's attitude towards militia during the war?
He distrusted militia.
What were prevalent among the colonists during the war?
Economic difficulties and resentment towards Congress' attempts to exercise power.
True or false: The British army had about 50,000 men, while the American militia was numerous but poorly trained.
True
True or false: The British government at the time was efficient and organized.
False
True or false: France was looking for an opportunity to support Britain during the Revolutionary War.
False
True or false: Many Britons had no desire to harm their American cousins during the war.
True
Colonial Americans were well-armed with firearms, with a majority of households owning guns and belonging to local militias.
False
No gun factories existed in the colonies, and an imported musket cost the equivalent of two months' salary for a skilled artisan.
True
General Washington was satisfied with the commitment and supplies of his troops during the war.
False
American militiamen were highly reliable, well-trained, and steadfast in their posts during the war.
False
Baron von Steuben, a German officer, did not play a crucial role in training the Continental Army into a disciplined force.
False
Blacks fought for only one side in the war, either the British or the Continental Army.
False
Slave uprisings were not a concern for the colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War.
False
American profiteers did not undermine morale in the Continental Army by selling supplies to the British for profit.
False
The Continental Army easily raised enough troops to fight the British with an abundance of willing volunteers.
False
A majority of colonists were deeply committed to the cause of independence.
False
William Pitt, an English statesman, withdrew his son from the army to prevent him from fighting against American colonists fighting for liberty.
True
During the prolonged campaign for Bunker Hill, approximately 60,000 American babies were born.
False
British army faced numerous challenges in America: second-rate generals, brutal treatment of soldiers, scarce provisions, and difficulty in conquering the vast country.
True
American colonies lacked an urban nerve center like Paris, making it difficult for the British to cripple the entire country with one city capture.
True
Americans benefited from outstanding leadership including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and foreign aid from France.
True
Americans were fighting defensively, self-sustaining in agriculture, and enjoyed the moral advantage of a just cause.
True
General George Washington distrusted militia, and the American rebels were poorly organized and lacked unity during the war.
False
Jealousy and economic difficulties were prevalent among the colonists: states resented the attempts of Congress to exercise power, and the printing of Continental paper money led to inflation and skyrocketing prices.
True
The colonists fought the entire war before adopting a written constitution, and families of the soldiers at the front were severely impacted by the depreciation of currency and high prices.
True
Desperate debtors paid their debts with the quasi-worthless money, using bayonets to back up their payments.
True
The individual states issued their own depreciated paper money, further complicating the currency situation and worsening inflation.
True
Study Notes
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William Pitt, an English statesman, withdrew his son from the army to prevent him from fighting against American colonists fighting for liberty.
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Franklin's calculation: During the prolonged campaign for Bunker Hill, approximately 60,000 American babies were born.
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British army faced numerous challenges in America: second-rate generals, brutal treatment of soldiers, scarce provisions, and difficulty in conquering the vast country.
-
American colonies lacked an urban nerve center like Paris, making it difficult for the British to cripple the entire country with one city capture.
-
Americans benefited from outstanding leadership including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and foreign aid from France.
-
Americans were fighting defensively, self-sustaining in agriculture, and enjoyed the moral advantage of a just cause.
-
General George Washington distrusted militia, and the American rebels were poorly organized and lacked unity during the war.
-
Jealousy and economic difficulties were prevalent among the colonists: states resented the attempts of Congress to exercise power, and the printing of Continental paper money led to inflation and skyrocketing prices.
-
The colonists fought the entire war before adopting a written constitution, and families of the soldiers at the front were severely impacted by the depreciation of currency and high prices.
-
Desperate debtors paid their debts with the quasi-worthless money, using bayonets to back up their payments.
-
The individual states issued their own depreciated paper money, further complicating the currency situation and worsening inflation.
-
William Pitt, an English statesman, withdrew his son from the army to prevent him from fighting against American colonists fighting for liberty.
-
Franklin's calculation: During the prolonged campaign for Bunker Hill, approximately 60,000 American babies were born.
-
British army faced numerous challenges in America: second-rate generals, brutal treatment of soldiers, scarce provisions, and difficulty in conquering the vast country.
-
American colonies lacked an urban nerve center like Paris, making it difficult for the British to cripple the entire country with one city capture.
-
Americans benefited from outstanding leadership including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and foreign aid from France.
-
Americans were fighting defensively, self-sustaining in agriculture, and enjoyed the moral advantage of a just cause.
-
General George Washington distrusted militia, and the American rebels were poorly organized and lacked unity during the war.
-
Jealousy and economic difficulties were prevalent among the colonists: states resented the attempts of Congress to exercise power, and the printing of Continental paper money led to inflation and skyrocketing prices.
-
The colonists fought the entire war before adopting a written constitution, and families of the soldiers at the front were severely impacted by the depreciation of currency and high prices.
-
Desperate debtors paid their debts with the quasi-worthless money, using bayonets to back up their payments.
-
The individual states issued their own depreciated paper money, further complicating the currency situation and worsening inflation.
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