History of the Americas Questions
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48. What news helped brighten the spirits of the American soldiers after the winter of 1778?
75. Who did General Cornwallis and the British almost capture as they were making their way through Virginia?
60. How did the Americans break the blockade of the English?
28. What major victory did George Washington have on Christmas night in 1776?
24. Who won the battle for Long Island?
17. At the beginning of the Revolutionary war, how long were recruits signing up for?
49. Which French Noble helped the Americans at Valley Forge before the French got involved?
39. How was France helping America in the beginning of the war without getting involved?
83. How many miles did Washington's troops have to march in 15 days to get to Yorktown?
38. What country was Ben Franklin trying to convince to help the Americans in the Revolutionary war?
87. What song was played for the British at Yorktown that was mocking the British?
72. What was Francis Marion's nickname for being known as the leader of guerrilla warfare attacks in the south?
64. Who was the naval officer for America that raided many British ports?
77. What year did the French reach the colonies to help with the war effort?
37. What battle was considered the turning point of the war?
41. Why did several European countries help America in the Revolutionary war?
21. How many British soldiers were sent to the colonies in the summer of 1776?
34. What militia group fought General Burgoyne's army and didn't allow them to re-stock their supplies in Vermont?
46. Who helped create clothes for the soldiers at Valley Forge for those who didn't have sufficient clothes for the winter?
32. Why did the Continental Congress have to leave Philadelphia during the war?