some served as nurses, Molly Pitcher famous for helping when her husband was killed, most ran businesses and farms
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Role of African Americans in the war
served both sides, British promised freedom, 5,000 served with Patriots
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Patriots
People who supported independence
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Explain how hit-and-run tactics (guerrilla warfare) forced the British to retreat to Yorktown, VA.
These tactics slowly weakened British forces and they were forced to retreat for reinforcements
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Battle of Long Island
A 1776 battle in New York in which more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured forcing Patriots to retreat to New Jersey/Pennsylvania
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George Washington
Commander of the Continental Army
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to enlist in the military
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American Allies
France/Spain
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Casimir Pulaski
Polish cavalry officer; trained soldiers to ride in battle
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How did the Declaration of Independence impact the views of women and slavery in the United States?
Many questioned roll of women in society as well as roll of slavery.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey moved to abolish slavery
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How did immigrants assist the Patriots?
Immigrants from other countries came to help train and fight with Patriots
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General Charles Cornwallis
British general who fought the Patriots in the south; surrounded at Yorktown and surrendered to George Washington
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Battle of Yorktown
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay by the French fleet. He surrendered October 19, 1781.
