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Where did the heavy fighting shift during mid-1776? |
From New England to the Middle States |
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When and where was the "bleakest hour" of the American Revolution for the Continental Army? |
Valley Forge (winter camp 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia) in the winter of 1777-78. |
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Describe the conditions at Valley Forge. |
cold, miserable, not enough food or supplies, frostbite, dysentery, small pox, lack of shoes and coats, men deserting the army |
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What problems did the American economy face during the Revolution? |
.The Continental Congress did not have enough money to finance (pay for) the war. .Lacking the power to tax, Congress had to ask states for money and borrow money from friendly countries and wealthy individuals .The Congress and the states began printing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of paper money that was not backed by enough gold and silver. So, it was almost worthless. .The almost worthless money led to inflation. .Congress stopped printing paper money because no one would use it or accept it. |
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Which 2 groups of people begin questioning their own treatment and lack of freedoms and liberties during the American Revolution? |
Wonen & Enslaved African Americans |
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What treatment did Loyalists who remained in the colonies possibly face during the Revolution? |
.Shunned (ignored) by their neighbors .Became victims of violence .Faced arrest .In a few rare cases, they were executed by Patriots |
