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revolutionary war-essay
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Social Studies
5th Grade
04/24/2012

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Describe what caused inflation in the colonies
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There was a shortage of goods and the value of colonial paper money was falling.
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What disadvantages and advantages did the Americans have?
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The soldiers had no uniforms-only their everyday clothes. Many had no guns, only spears and axes. Most of the soldiers were farmers and had no military training. Small in number-about 15,000. Fought close to home, quick to receive supplies.
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What disadvantages and advantages did the British have?
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They were experienced soldiers, large in number-about 50,000. Fought over 3,000 miles from home, slow to receive supplies and replacement soldiers.
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Describe the Battle of Trenton.
Definition
In December 1776, Washington came up with a plan to accack the Hessian mercenaries in Trenton. Patriot troops crossed the Delaware in rowboats and marched 9 miles. Found the Hessians sleeping. They attacked and the fight only lasted 1 hr before the Hessians surrendered. Victory gave the Americans hope for the future.
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What were the conditions like at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778?
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Congress didn't have money to send supplies.The soldier's clothes were torn and burned, shoes were falling apart. They were low on food. The soldiers were ragged and tired.
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Describe the naval battle won by John Paul Jones.
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During the battle in the North Sea near Britain, the British asked Jones to give up. He responded by saying he had not yet begun to fight! He kept fighting until the British gave up.
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Explain the Northwest Ordinance.
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It set up a plan for governing the Northwest Territory and for forming new states from its lands. The ordinance promised settlers freedom of religion and that slavery would not be allowed.
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