SS Guided Reading Chapter 6 Section 1
What did Margaret Corbin and Deborah Sampson have in common?
Both women participated in the war. Margaret aka Molly Pitcher brought water to the soldiers and Deborah disguised herself as a male and fought in the war.
Give two advantages the British had over the Patriots?
The British had (1) the strongest Navy in the world and (2) a well trained Army and (3) the wealth of a world wide empire.
What was the main difference between Hessian soldiers and Patriots?
The Hessian soldiers were getting paid to fight and the Patriots were fighting for their own freedom.
Give two serious disadvantages suffered by the Patriots.
The Patriots lacked a regular Army and a strong Navy, had little military experience and a short supply of weapons and ammunition.
Who were the Patriots?
The Patriots were Americans who supported independence.
Why were enslaved African Americans not allowed to enlist in the war?
White people in the South were afraid to give their slaves guns.
When did Washington cross the Delaware to surprise the enemy at Trenton?
Christmas Night 1776.
Who surrendered to the Patriots on October 17, 1777?
General Burgoyne
Who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country?"
Nathan Hale right before he was hanged.
How did the location of the war help Americans?
They were fighting on their own land. The British had to travel overseas and had to bring supplies from overseas.
Why did George Washington read words from The American Crisis to his troops?
They were tired and disheartened (wanted to give up) so Washington wanted to inspire and encourage them to keep fighting for independence.
Where did the British Troops hope to separate New England from the Middle States?
They would take Albany, New York and gain control of the Hudson River.
Who wrote the inspiring pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Who were they Loyalists?
Those who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.