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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the British Advantages? | Powerful military, largest navy, money, resources, well-trained professionals soldiers |
| What were the Colonial Advantages? | Many revolution supporters,supplies shipped from Britain over the Atlantic, patriots who fought for their beliefs, and the British fought for money |
| Who was hired by Britain as soldiers and what we're they called? | Foreign soldiers; German Hessians |
| How many soldiers served in Washington's Army? | 230,000 |
| How many joined local militias? | 145,000 teens and officers |
| What kind of people served in local militias along side the patriots? | African American Slaves |
| What were the names of two African-Americans that fought in battles? | Peter Salem and Salem Poor |
| Who initially banned blacks? | Washington |
| When was the Lord Dunmore Proclamation made? | Nov. 7, 1775 11/7/1775 |
| What was Lord Dunmore's role in Virginia? | Governor |
| What did Lord Dunmore promise? | Freedom to any slave who fought for the British |
| Around how many agree? | Thousands |
| After that did the Continental Army allow the blacks to join? | Yes |
| Who was Thayendanegea? | American Indian |
| What was Thayendanegea British name? | Joseph Brant |
| Who did Thayendanegea persuade to support Britain? | Iroquois |
| Who ran farms, businesses, raised money for the army, sewed uniforms, and served as messengers, spies, and nurses? | Women |
| What did Deborah Sampson do? | Disguised herself as a man to fight |
| What was Mary Ludwig Hats nickname and how did she get it? | Molly Pitcher; brought water to thirsty patriot troops |
| What was the legend of Molly Pitcher? | Took place at cannon for wounded husband |
| What did patriots want to do with Canada? | Make it the 14th colony |
| Who took St. John's and captured Montreal? | Gen. Richard Montgomery |
| During a blizzard, what did Benedict and Arnold attack? | Quebec |
| Who was killed and how much of Americans were part of a casualty? | Montgomery; about half |
| Did they give up hope on Canada? | Yes |
| Did Washington drive troops to NY? | Yes |
| Where did Howe drive the Continental Army off of? | Long Island |
| Where did Washington retreat to? | Manhattan |
| Who forced Washington out of NY and why? | British; Jose's revenge for Boston |
| Where did Howe keep British troops? | NY |
| Who did Howe leave NJ to? | Hessians |
| Who attacked Trenton? | Washington |
| When did the Battle of Trenton happen? | Christmas night of 1776 |
| How many soldiers crossed the Delaware river? | 2,400 |
| How long did the Battle of Trenton last? | Less that an hour |
| How many Hessians were captured in the Battle of Trenton? | 900 |
| How many American casualties were there in the Battle of Trenton? | Only 5 |
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