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8th Grade SS Ch 6 Test 5

Terms in this set (18)

Mercenary
Hired soldier
Recruit
To enlist in the military
Inflation
When it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods
British Advantages
-Strongest navy in world
-Well trained army
-Supported by wealth of country
British Disadvantages
-Difficult to get supplies far from home
-Unfamiliar with terrain
-Expensive to ship weapons
American Advantages
-Fought on own land
-Received help from powerful countries like France/Spain
-Led by George Washington
American Disadvantages
-Did not have strong navy or army with experience
-Short on weapons and ammunition
-Not supported by all Americans
What impacts did the Battle of Saratoga have on the American Revolution
The Patriot victory at Saratoga convinced France and Spain that the Americans might win the war. As a consequence, France declared war on Great Britain and sent money, equipment, and troops to help the Americans. Spain also declared war on Great Britain.
What where the conditions like at Valley Forge for the Continental Army
The Continental Army faced a harsh and brutal winter. Snowstorms cut off supply routes. Soldiers lacked food, shelter, and medicine. Many became sick and died; others deserted, as the army seemed on the point of collapse.
What were the ways that Congress tried to raise money for the Revolution
Congress tried to raise money by borrowing from France, Spain, and Holland. Wealthy Patriots also donated funds.
Blockade
measure that keeps ships from entering or leaving a harbor
Privateer
privately owned ship outfitted with weapons
Siege
An attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place
Ratify
To approve officially
Ambush
an attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy
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