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chapter 6 section 3 The War Widens

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why did Washington decide to accept African American soldiers?
many african americans were joining the british for freedom
by the end of the war how many african american had joined american forces?
7,000
people not in the military
Civilians
what problems did the civilians have to face?
food shortages, enemy attacks, increased responsibility
what changes did women face?
took on roles traditionally held by brothers, fathers, and husbands
what did congress do to try to pay for the war expenses?
began to print money known as continentals; had to beg states for money
who helped the American war effort in the west?
cuba and spain
what was Bernardo de Galvez?
the governor of Louisiana
What did Spain's Bernardo de Galvez; do to help the American war effort?
provided money and weapons for Clark,offered American ships safe harbor in New Orleans, and captured British forts on the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico.
how did wealthy spanish women in Cuba help the American war effort?
known as the "Havana's Ladies" they joined together to give millions of dollars to the Americans
how long did Bernardo de Galvez play a key role in capturing British forts?
1779 to 1781
what did Virginia send George Rogers Clark to do?
to try and capture British forts 1778
where was George Rogers Clark sent by Virginia to try and capture British forts?
west of the Appalachian Mountains
when was George Rogers Clark sent by Virginia to capture British forts?
1778
why did most Native Americans side with the British?
they feared if the Americans won it would result in more takeovers of there land
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