how old was the typical soldier in the continental army?

How old was the typical soldier in the continental

army? 16 although some joined as early as 15 for

low pay and harsh conditions.

They were fighting for their families, their homes, and their freedom.

Why would these young boys fight for such little money and could become a casualty of war?

British promised freedom to any slave that fought with them.

Why did many African Americans side with the British?

Allowed free African Americans to serve in the Army.

In response to Britain freeing African Americans who fought, what did the continental army do in response.

She brought water to the troops, her nickname was Molly Pitcher.

What did Mary Ludwig Hays do in the war? What was her nickname?

Deborah Sampson.

What was the name of the woman that dressed as a man and fought in several battles?

Quebec …..we were defeated and it was a crushing loss for the patriots.

In Canada we wanted to attack to make it our 14th colony, Montreal was taken, which other part of Canada did we try to take under Benedict Arnold?

William Howe.

Who was the commander of the British at the battle ground in New York?

Nathan Hale

What was the name of the man that went behind enemy lines and was getting secret information until he got caught and hung?

German Hessian mercenaries?

Who did General Howe leave his soldiers in the hands of during Christmas 1776?

Men that fought for money not out of loyalty.

What were mercenaries?

Trenton, New Jersey.

Where did the Americans attack the Mercenaries?

Because it gave the patriots a victory and boosted their confidence.

The Battle of Trenton was important….WHY???

He left the campfires burning to trick the British, then he circled behind the British Troops at night.

What battle technique did Washington use to attack at Princeton.

John Burgoyne.

Who was the British General at the Battle of Saratoga?

Knocked down trees to make forest impassible, and put trees in the river so the ships couldn’t sail.

What did the Patriots do to slow down the British troops on land and water at Saratoga?

France and Spain.

Who did the patriots get help from in fighting the British?

Bought his own ship, brought a group of well trained soldiers and volunteered himself to the Continental Army.

Marquis de Lafayette

Marques de Lafayette

Who lead 2000 patriots against 6000 British troops and gave 200,000 of his own money to the Revolution.

Started training american troops, focusing on basic military drills. He turned the Continental Army into a finely tuned fighting force.

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

Benjamin Franklin.

Who went to ask king Louis XVI for support.

French Naval Support.

What would be key to defeating the British?

Governor of Spanish Louisiana became a key ally to the Patriots.

Bernardo de Galvez

Suffering and courage.

What does the name Valley Forge Bring to mind

2000

How many soldiers died of disease and malnutrition during the terrible winter at Valley Forge?

They lived in Philadelphia ….they enjoyed the city houses, taverns, and theaters, and help parties and balls.

How did the British spend the winter while the patriots were suffering?

The Bri tish did not use their Navy effectively

The French Navy greatly aided the colonists. Why???