Ch. 6 American Revolution

Where did Washigton's troops spend the winter of 1778

Why did the British take the war to the South?

Why was financing the war a problem for the Americans?

Shortage of supplies, food, ammunation

Hired German soldiers who fought for the British

Soldiers had more experience firing artillery

Movement of troops was slow, news of battles arrived long after they took place

Where did Washington defeat Cornwallis?

The British were unable to separate New England from the colonies because of the loss where?

First shots of the American Revolution happened where?

After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis made his way where?

People in favor of American Independence

Who strengthened the American position in the west with a victory at Vincennes?

On October 17, 1777, who surrendered to the Americans at Saratoga

Who turned the Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force

Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River into what city?

Where was loyalist support strongest at?

Why did the numbers in the Continental Army dwindle in the early years of the war?

Continental Congress was forced to flee what city?

What was Henry Hamilton's nickname? He bought scalps from Native Americans

Who made an alliance with the U.S. in 1778

Casimir Pulaski became a General, Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build defenses. Both came from what country?

Washington struggled to keep his army together where?

Joseph Brant was a Native American who attacked Americans in Pennsylvania and

Why did congress have to stop printing money?

People Loyal to Britain

Who was the swamp fox?

Who was the British commander at Yorktown?

A surprise attack is known as an

A privately owned ship, armed with weapons was called a

What term means to officially approve?

What Treaty recognized the U.S. as an independent nation?

French commander who came to help the U.S.

Who helped defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?

Juan de Miralles persuaded countries like Spain and Cuba to send America what?

Why could supplies not make their way to American harbors?

The British had what?

Treaty of Paris was officially approved on what date?

Great leadership under George Washington and help from the French, home field advantage