Patriot and Loyalist Army Flashcard

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Who were two important leaders in the Patriot militia?

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George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette

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What was the main purpose of the Patriot army?

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To fight for freedom and independence from Britain

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What was a challenge faced by the Patriot soldiers?

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They were untrained

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What advantage did the Patriot army have?

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They were familiar with the land

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What was another name for the Loyalist army?

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Redcoats

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Who were two important leaders in the Loyalist army?

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Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis

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Where did the soldiers in the Loyalist army live?

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England/Britain

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What was a disadvantage for the Loyalist army?

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They were fighting in a new place, they didn't know the land.

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Who were the Loyalists committed to?

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King George III

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What did the Patriot army have to do because they had little supplies?

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They had to hide or run away