What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Yorktown
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What is one reason America won the Revolutionary War?
Fighting on their own land, believed in what they were fighting for, GW was a good general, help from other countries.
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What is the difference between a "Tory" and a "Patriot"?
Tory/Loyalist: someone who remained loyal to Great Britain
Patriot: someone who wanted independence
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What is one thing you learned about the lives of soldiers?
militias temporary, Continental Army more permanent, 150,000 total soldiers, 17,000 at one time. Paid but bought own gear. Died from disease. taken as prisoners
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What were circumstances like at Valley Forge?
cold, lack of food, disease, got training from foreign commanders.
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What was one strength of the Continental (American) Army?
George W was a good leader, fighting on their own land, believed in what they were fighting for, help from France
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About what proportion of people were undecided in the Revolution?
1/3
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What was one strength of the Continental (American) Army?
George W was a good leader, fighting on their own land, believed in what they were fighting for, help from France
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Why did the Americans lose the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They ran out of ammo and had to retreat
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What is one way women helped during the Revolutionary War?
Nurses, spies, disguised as soldiers, traveled with army, cooked/cleaned for army.
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What was one strength of the British Army?
More money, more soldiers, well-trained soldiers, best navy in the world
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What is one thing you learned about spies during the Revolutionary War?
they sent secret messages and codes, wore disguises, Culper Spy Ring sent info to George Washington, some women were spies.
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What is one way African Americans helped during the war?
One was killed in the Boston Massacre, some joined the army, some slaves joined and earned freedom afterward
