American Revolution

What was a turning point in the war?

The rebels started beating back Burgoyne’s troops

Why was it a turning point?

Because Burgoyne surrendered and it proved that the rebels are capable of beating the British

What were the continental army's new strategies?

They had the French to help them out, did a hit and run, and gorilla warfare.

What were the British weaknesses?

Poor leadership, distance to America, news of battle were slow, kept changing plans and generals, and they weren't motivated

What was the significance of allies to the patriot cause?

France provided food, water, fresh/clean clothes, and Fredrick Von Stuben trained them along with the French navy battling the British on sea

What was the purpose and effect of The Crisis?

It was to convince the soldiers to stay with the army, the country, while fighting in all of the hardships of war

What was the weaknesses of the continental army?

Short of men, not training well, the army had shortages, few weree trained for battle,and they were also sick

What was the value of the Declaration of Independence to the American continental army?

It increase hope and patriotism in soldiers, boosting their morale

What were the 3 parts of the treaty of Paris?

Great Britain agreed to recognize the U.S. As an independent nation, gave up it's claims to all lands between the Atlantic Coast and the Mississippi River from the border of Canada south to Florida, and the U.S. Agreed to return all rights and property taken from Loyalists during the war.

What were the strengths of the American continental army?

Had people like Joseph Martin, Received help from overseas, A Polish Jew helped finance , Had a great commander, and had a good general and had a reason to fight for

What did the American's win signify to the rest of the world?

It inspired liberals to create their own democracies and other countries to have a revolution

What were the strengths of the British army?

Had 42,000 troops, well trained, hired soldiers, well supplied

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