Chapter 7 Flashcard

Front

What advantages did the British have at the beginning of the war?

Back

Superior naval power

Front

What advantages did the Patriots have during the war?

Back

Strong leadership and motivation

Front

Who established the Continental Army to fight the British?

Back

George Washington

Front

The British forces badly defeated the Continental Army in 1776 during which battle?

Back

Battle of Long Island

Front

What did France do after the American victory at Saratoga in 1778?

Back

Declared war on Britain

Front

Who helped the Patriot cause in addition to foreign nations?

Back

Local militias

Front

Ideas about liberty caused some women to question the limits on their role in American society.

Back

True

Front

Some Native Americans helped the Patriots, but more sided with the British.

Back

True

Front

Who was the American naval officer that became a hero by defeating a British warship near the coast of Great Britain?

Back

John Paul Jones

Front

What did early defeats lead the British to focus on?

Back

Strengthening their naval forces