AFKCS Freshmen: End of Revolutionary War

What was the initial belief about the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

Most people believed the British would win the war.

What type of soldiers primarily made up the Continental Army?

The Continental Army was mostly composed of militia (citizen-soldiers).

What were some challenges faced by the Continental Army?

The Continental Army was untrained, often deserted, undisciplined, inexperienced, and had smaller numbers.

What was a significant motivation for the Continental Army?

If the USA lost, many people would be hanged for treason.

What was the Continental Army's strategy to win the war?

They aimed to gain an alliance with France and Spain.

What advantages did the British Army have over the Continental Army?

The British Army was well-trained, disciplined, experienced, had large numbers, and was well-equipped with the best Navy.

What was a significant disadvantage of the British Army?

They had no motivation to fight hard, as losing meant they could just go home, they were too far from Britain for resupply routes to be efficient

What was the outcome of the Battle of New York City?

The British won, leading George Washington to change the militia's approach.

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

The USA won, raising the confidence of the Continental Army and increasing enlistment.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

The USA won, leading to France and Spain joining the war as allies. (The Dutch supported them indirectly)

What did France and Spain provide to the USA after the Battle of Saratoga?

They provided weapons, soldiers, a navy, money, and training.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Vincennes?

The USA won.

What was the significance of the Battle of Camden?

The British won, but they realized the loyalists could not help the British that much

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

The British surrender, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) officially do?

It officially ended the Revolutionary War.

What did the US agree to do in the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

The US agreed to repay Great Britain for any debts owed.

What did Great Britain recognize in the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

Great Britain recognized US independence.

What were the established borders of the USA according to the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

The borders were established as North - Canada, South - Florida, East - Atlantic Ocean, West - Mississippi River.

What did Great Britain agree to do regarding forts in the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

Great Britain agreed to leave and abandon any forts within the established borders.

What was the British's strategy for the war?

Receive help from the loyalists living in the South and their citizens in Canada