Give me Liberty!

Question

Lesson 2.3A - Companion

What effect did Patrick Henry’s 1775 speech have? (slide 1)

Why were colonial militias replaced by the Continental Army? (slide 2)

What were the strengths of the Continental forces during the Revolutionary War? (slide 3)

Who commanded the British in the final battles of the Revolutionary War? (slide 4 interactive)

Why did the British battle Continental forces in New York? (slide 5)

Who was defeated in the Battle of Trenton? (slide 6)

What did the French do after the Battle of Saratoga? (slide 7 podcast)

Why was French help important in the Revolutionary War? (slide 8)

How did Baron von Steuben help the Continental Army? (slide 9)

Why was disease dangerous to the Continental troops, and what did General Washington do to fight disease? (slide 10)

How did the Revolutionary War lead to food riots? (slide 11)

Why did the British move their fighting to southern states? (slide 12)

Why is the Battle of Yorktown important? (slide 13)

What did the Treaty of Paris do? (slide 14)

1 sentence for each answer

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the one-sentence answers for each question:

1. Patrick Henry’s 1775 speech helped to inspire colonists to take up arms against British rule and fueled the Revolutionary War sentiment.

2. Colonial militias were replaced by the Continental Army to create a more structured and unified military force under the control of the Continental Congress.

3. The strengths of the Continental forces included their commitment to the cause of independence, knowledge of the local terrain, and the ability to motivate and rally supporters.

4. General Cornwallis commanded the British forces in the final battles of the Revolutionary War.

5. The British battled Continental forces in New York to maintain control of the strategically important city and its surrounding areas.

6. The Hessian forces were defeated in the Battle of Trenton.

7. After the Battle of Saratoga, the French formally allied with the American colonies and provided military support against Britain.

8. French help was crucial in the Revolutionary War as it provided vital military resources, troops, and morale that ultimately aided in achieving independence.

9. Baron von Steuben trained the Continental Army in military discipline and tactics, greatly improving their effectiveness and cohesion.

10. Disease was dangerous to Continental troops due to poor sanitation and crowded conditions, and General Washington implemented measures like vaccination and improved hygiene practices to combat it.

11. The Revolutionary War led to food riots as soldiers and civilians struggled with shortages and rising prices due to the war’s impact on supply chains.

12. The British moved their fighting to southern states to exploit Loyalist support and disrupt trade and resources from the southern colonies.

13. The Battle of Yorktown is important because it marked the decisive victory for the American forces, leading to the British surrender and effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

14. The Treaty of Paris formally ended the Revolutionary War, granting the United States independence and recognizing its territorial claims.