SS Lesson 3.5

What British tactical errors led to Burgoyne's defeat Saratoga?

Burgoyne planned for three British armies to march on Albany in different directions, one army led by hum.

That American commanders used in the south to win victories over the British.

Tactic was the knowledge of local geography to engage the British only on ground that put the British at a disadvantage

Why did Britain want to end the war quickly.

War had been going on for more than eight years, and many British soldiers had been killed or wounded.

The French played a significant role in America's victory.

Washington and his men combined with French was able to cut off Cornwallis.

a sizeable number of African Americans served in the colonial forces.

According the text 5,000 blacks served in the army. Another 2,000 joined the navy.

why did General Burgoyne believe that the war would soon be over if British troops cut New England off from the other colonies.

General cut New England off from other colonies by controlling the Hudson River.

The text states that even before European nations agreed to help the United States.

Lafayette convinced France to send thousands of troops to help the Patriot cause.

why did Washington use military strategy rather than military strength to defeat the British at Trenton and prevent the British from marching into Princeton.

The American strategy was much more efficient and better. With these new strategies they can move more easily and effiecently.

what was the British navy's main strategy?

The British main strategy was to blockade American forts and stop supplies from reaching American soldiers.

Women's contribution to the Revolutionary War effort.

They wove clothing for blankets and uniforms. The harvested crops. the carved for the wounded.

Use details in the text to describe major differences between Washington's military forces and Howe's military forces at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Which difference do you think is most significant in explaining Washington's defeats and why?

Washington's army was roughly 90,000 as a peak estimate. Their allies were France and Spain, they were untrained and unconventional. They wanted freedom from British control, they had very limited weapons, food, and clothing.

The description of the winter war of 1777-1778.

the soldiers suffering from diseases while diary is a personal perspective.

More Native Americans sided with the British than with the Colonists.

the text states, the British were able to persuade many Native Americans that a patriot victory would mean more white settler, crossing the Appalachians.