Revolution Test/Flashcard Pt 1

Front

What city did Benedict Arnold lay siege to in 1777?

Back

Quebec

Front

What British General became overconfident after defeating Benedict Arnold?

Back

John Burgoyne

Front

What did the British want to accomplish by taking over the Hudson River Valley?

Back

They would split the colonies in half separating New England.

Front

What was the name of the British Ship that attacked John Paul Jones, which he later stole?

Back

The HMS Serapis

Front

How did John Paul Jones get away with entering a Dutch harbor without a flag?

Back

The Dutch helped him create a flag from the descriptions of Ben Franklin

Front

What Battle saw John Paul Jones lose his ship the Bonhomme Richards?

Back

The Battle of Flamborough Head

Front

Who was given the credit for the victory at the Battle of Saratoga?

Back

General Horatio Gates

Front

What did General Howe tell General Burgoyne to do instead of attacking at Saratoga?

Back

Stop his attack and camp for the winter

Front

How did the Continental Army win at Saratoga?

Back

They used unconventional warfare like attacking from the tree line and targeting officers.

Front

The Colonists were stockpiling weapons in which city?

Back

Concord