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Chap 6.1

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"These are the times that try men's souls," was written by Thomas Paine.
After the war, George Washington returned to Mount Vernon.
Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called Loyalists or Tories.
At least one-half of all American colonists were these. Tories
British mercenaries Hessians
By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except South Carolina.
drilled Patriots at Valley Forge Friedrich von Steuben
Francis Marion guerrilla leader
George Rogers Clark forced Henry Hamilton's surrender at Vincennes.
Green Mountain Boys a militia group
guerrilla warfare hit-and-run war technique
In 1780, where did the Patriots suffer their worst defeat of the war? Charles Town (Charleston)
King George III agreed to give the Americans their freedom after the victory at Yorktown.
Loyalist strength was strongest in the Carolinas and Georgia.
Loyalist strength was weakest in New England.
merchant war ships privateers
On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at Trenton.
Patriot forces Continental Army
T or F: A blockade of the American coast by British ships prevented supplies and reinforcement from reaching the Continental Army. True: The little American Navy had trouble getting through Britain's Blockade
T or F: Most of the soldiers in the Continental Army signed up for the duration of the war. False: Most only signed for one year
T or F: Nathan Hale was a Patriot soldier who became a traitor and spied for the British. False: He was an American hero and Patiot
T or F: Spain's attacks on British forts in places such as Mobile helped the Americans by diverting British troops from fighting the war. True
T or F: The defeat of General Burgoyne at Saratoga was the result of the British army's shortage of weapons and supplies. False: General Burgoyne had enough supplies many other factors led to his defeat.
T or F: The French were the American colonists' most important ally during the American Revolution. True: Many Europeans joined the American cause but France was its most supportive and most important ally.
T or F: When Congress printed millions of dollars worth of paper money, with little gold and silver to back it up, the price of goods in the colonies dropped. False: The Price of goods increased.
T or F:In the late 1770s, the British concentrated their attacks in the South, where there were many Loyalists. True: Many Loyalists were in the South due to favorable trade relations and other variables with Great Britain.
The British promised to withdraw all troops from American territory in the Treaty of Paris.
The French announced support for the United States after the American victory at Saratoga.
The French nobleman who became Washington's trusted aide was the Marquis de Lafayette.
The Hessians main goal for winning the war was money.
This countries advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population. Britain
To spy on the British, which Patriot disguised himself as a teacher? Nathan Hale
What was the name given to Americans who supported independence? Patriots
Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering? Valley Forge
Which man did not represent the Americans at the peace talks in Paris? George Washington
Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"? John Paul Jones
William Howe planned to capture the American capital, which was located in Philadelphia.
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