What was the main difference between Hessian soldiers and Patriots?

The main difference is the Patriots were fighting for freedom and Hessians were fighting for money.

How did the location of the war help the Americans?

The colonist were familiar with the land. The British had to have ships from England bring them supplies, while the colonists could grow and make their own supplies.

Who were the loyalists?

The Loyalists were people who opposed the war for independence. They are sometimes called Tories. About 1/5 to 1/3 of the colonist were Loyalists. Their loyalty sometimes depended on who was winning battles.

Give two serious disadvantages suffered by the Patriots.

A weak military that lacked experience Weapons and ammo were in short supply Many Patriots belong to the militia which made them short-term volunteers

Who were the Patriots?

The Americans who supported independence from Britain.

What did Margaret Corbin and Deborah Sampson have in common?

Both were women who fought alongside Patriot men during the war.

Give two advantages the British had over the Patriots.

Strong, experienced military Wealth Larger population

Why did George Washington read words from THE AMERICAN CRISIS to his troops?

To inspire them to continue the fight for independence

Where did the British troops hope to separate New England from the Middle Colonies?

At Albany, New York to take control of the Hudson River.

Who surrendered to the Patriots on October 17, 1777?

General John Burgoyne of the British Army

Why were enslaved African Americans not allowed to enlist in the war?

Southern colonies asked the Continental Congress not to enlist African Americans because many white people were afraid to allow them to have guns and that slaves might revolt.

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Question	Answer
What was the main difference between Hessian soldiers and Patriots?	The main difference is the Patriots were fighting for freedom and Hessians were fighting for money.
How did the location of the war help the Americans?	The colonist were familiar with the land. The British had to have ships from England bring them supplies, while the colonists could grow and make their own supplies.
Who were the loyalists?	The Loyalists were people who opposed the war for independence. They are sometimes called Tories. About 1/5 to 1/3 of the colonist were Loyalists. Their loyalty sometimes depended on who was winning battles.
Give two serious disadvantages suffered by the Patriots.	A weak military that lacked experience Weapons and ammo were in short supply Many Patriots belong to the militia which made them short-term volunteers
Who were the Patriots?	The Americans who supported independence from Britain.
What did Margaret Corbin and Deborah Sampson have in common?	Both were women who fought alongside Patriot men during the war.
Give two advantages the British had over the Patriots.	Strong, experienced military Wealth Larger population
Why did George Washington read words from THE AMERICAN CRISIS to his troops?	To inspire them to continue the fight for independence
Who wrote the inspiring pamphlet COMMON SENSE?	Thomas Paine
Who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country?	Nathan Hale
Where did the British troops hope to separate New England from the Middle Colonies?	At Albany, New York to take control of the Hudson River.
Who surrendered to the Patriots on October 17, 1777?	General John Burgoyne of the British Army
When did Washington cross the Delaware to surprise the enemy at Trenton?	The night of 12/25/1776.
Why were enslaved African Americans not allowed to enlist in the war?	Southern colonies asked the Continental Congress not to enlist African Americans because many white people were afraid to allow them to have guns and that slaves might revolt.

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