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16 Cards in this Set
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Advantage(s) the British Army had |
Wealthy, more people (Hessians) |
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British Army disadvantage(s) |
Didn't fight on homeland |
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Continental Army advantage(s) |
Fought on homeland, greater motivation |
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Continental Army disadvantage(s) |
Weak army |
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What's a Loyalist? |
A person who opposed the war for independence |
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What's a Patriot? |
A person who favored American independence |
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Reasons colonists would be loyalists |
* Depended on Britain for job * Feared the Revolution would throw America into chaos * Didn't understand why colonists wanted independence * Didn't believe the Patriot cause was worth fighting for |
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Why did the Americans have problems financing the war? |
Congress didn't have the power to raise tax |
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What did Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher) do? |
Carried water pitchers to the soldiers |
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What river did Washington cross on Christmas night? |
Delaware River |
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What town did Washington go to Christmas night? |
Trenton, NJ |
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Why was Washington's crossing important? |
He needed to build his soldiers' morales (confidence). He needed to win; if not, the army would collapse |
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"Turning Point of the War" |
Battle of Saratoga |
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Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the "Turning Point of the War" |
Patriots gained foreign alliances |
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Were is Valley Forge located? |
Pennsylvania |
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Why was Valley Forge such a critical point in the war? |
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