How old was the typical soldier in the continental army?

1. How old was the typical soldier in the continental army? 16 although some joined as early as 15 for low pay and harsh conditions.

2. Why would these young boys fight for such little money and could become a casualty of war? • They were fighting for their families, their homes, and their freedom.

3. Why did many African Americans side with the British? British promised freedom to any slave that fought with them.

4. In response to Britain freeing African Americans who fought, what did the continental army do in response. • Allowed free African Americans to serve in the Army.

5. What did Mary Ludwig Hays do in the war? What was her nickname? • She brought water to the troops, her nickname was Molly Pitcher.

6. What was the name of the woman that dressed as a man and fought in several battles? • Deborah Sampson.

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

8. Who was the commander of the British at the battle ground in New York? • William Howe.

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

10. Who did General Howe leave his soldiers in the hands of during Christmas 1776? • German Hessian mercenaries?

11. What were mercenaries? • Men that fought for money not out of loyalty.

12. Where did the Americans attack the Mercenaries? • Trenton, New Jersey.

13. The Battle of Trenton was important….WHY??? • Because it gave the patriots a victory and boosted their confidence.

14. What battle technique did Washington use to attack at Princeton. • He left the campfires burning to trick the British, then he circled behind the British Troops at night.

15. Who was the British General at the Battle of Saratoga? • John Burgoyne.

16. What did the Patriots do to slow down the British troops on land and water at Saratoga? • Knocked down trees to make forest impassible, and put trees in the river so the ships couldn’t sail.

17. Who did the patriots get help from in fighting the British? • France and Spain.

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

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

20. Baron Friedrich von Steuben • Started training americantroops, focusing on basic military drills. He turned the Continental Army into a finely tuned fighting force.

21. Who went to ask king Louis XVI for support. • Benjamin Franklin.

22. What would be key to defeating the British? • French Naval Support.

23. Bernardo de Galvez • Governor of Spanish Louisiana became a key ally to the Patriots.

24. What does the name Valley Forge Bring to mind • Suffering and courage.

25. How many soldiers died of disease and malnutrition during the terrible winter at Valley Forge? • 2000

26. How did the British spend the winter while the patriots were suffering? • They lived in Philadelphia ….they enjoyed the city houses, taverns, and theaters, and help parties and balls.

27. The French Navy greatly aided the colonists. Why??? • The Bri • tish did not use their Navy effectively