Question

name alma sanchez
america the story of us
episode #2 - revolution

1. today the population of new york city is over _ million; in 1776 it was only ______.
2. new york city was that battle ground for the biggest land invasion in american history. general ______________ was chosen to defend the city.
3. describe the status of the approaching british navy.
4. as the british approached new york, an emergency session of congress was called in philadelphia where 50 delegates debated formal separation from great britain. on july __th, 1776 the continental congress approved a document officially declaring independence.
5. compare/contrast the british and the continental armies of 1776.
6. in the battle of new york, george washington was forced to retreat after not be able to withstand the (#) british warships, containing __________ (#) british troops. the colonists were outnumbered 2 to 1.
7. ________ (#) will die aboard british pow (prisoner of war) ships.
8. what role did daniel morgan and his riflemen have in the war for independence?
9. fighting in the american ________ was the worst nightmare for the british who were trained to fight in open battle fields.
10. in what way did the americans break the rules of the 18th century warfare?
11. on october 17, 1777 the british general gentleman john burgoyne and over 6,000 troops are forced to surrender at ____________.
12. why was the surrender of burgoyne and his army a turning point in the war?
13. george washington was forced to spend the winter of 1777-78 at __________, pennsylvania. here the continental army braved freezing temperatures. _% were without shoes.
14. the worst epidemic of __________ (disease) in u.s. history breaks out during the war. _ (#) in 10 victims will die. george washington takes a gamble and his soldiers inoculated (given) with the live virus. only ___ (#) in 50 inoculated will die.
15. the prussian general, ______________, brought discipline, order, hygiene, and training to the continental army.
16. despite most new york citizen residents being loyal to the british, explain how the efforts of spies will change the course of the war.
17. by 1781, the war was becoming unpopular in britain. in october of that year, washington, with the help of the french, was able to land a decisive victory ____________, virginia. a peace treaty would soon be signed and the americans did the improbable and win independence against the mighty british.

Explanation:

To answer these questions, you need to watch the "America the Story of Us - Episode #2: Revolution" and extract the relevant historical details. Here are the answers based on the episode:

1. Today the population of New York City is over 8 million; in 1776 it was only 25,000.
2. General George Washington was chosen to defend the city.
3. The approaching British Navy was massive: 400 ships (the largest fleet in history at the time), carrying 32,000 troops (more than New York’s population).
4. On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.
5. British Army: Professional, well - trained, well - equipped, large (32,000 troops in NY). Continental Army: Volunteer, poorly trained, poorly equipped, smaller, but motivated by independence.
6. In the Battle of New York, Washington couldn’t withstand the 400 British warships, containing 32,000 British troops.
7. 11,000 (approx.) died aboard British POW ships.
8. Daniel Morgan’s riflemen used guerrilla tactics (sniping, ambushes) to disrupt British lines and morale.
9. Fighting in the American woods/forests was the British nightmare (they were trained for open fields).
10. Americans broke 18th - century warfare rules by using guerrilla tactics (sniping, hiding behind trees, ambushing) instead of formal line - of - battle combat.
11. British General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga (October 17, 1777).
12. Burgoyne’s surrender was a turning point because it convinced France to ally with the Americans, providing critical military and financial support.
13. Washington spent the winter of 1777 - 78 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. 25% of the army was without shoes.
14. The worst epidemic of smallpox in U.S. history broke out. 1 in 10 victims died; only 1 in 50 inoculated died.
15. The Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben brought discipline, order, hygiene, and training to the Continental Army.
16. Spies (e.g., Culper Ring) provided Washington with intelligence on British movements, allowing better strategic decisions (e.g., knowing British plans to attack, supply routes).
17. Washington won a decisive victory at Yorktown, Virginia (1781), leading to the peace treaty and independence.

Answer:

To answer these questions, you need to watch the "America the Story of Us - Episode #2: Revolution" and extract the relevant historical details. Here are the answers based on the episode:

1. Today the population of New York City is over 8 million; in 1776 it was only 25,000.
2. General George Washington was chosen to defend the city.
3. The approaching British Navy was massive: 400 ships (the largest fleet in history at the time), carrying 32,000 troops (more than New York’s population).
4. On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.
5. British Army: Professional, well - trained, well - equipped, large (32,000 troops in NY). Continental Army: Volunteer, poorly trained, poorly equipped, smaller, but motivated by independence.
6. In the Battle of New York, Washington couldn’t withstand the 400 British warships, containing 32,000 British troops.
7. 11,000 (approx.) died aboard British POW ships.
8. Daniel Morgan’s riflemen used guerrilla tactics (sniping, ambushes) to disrupt British lines and morale.
9. Fighting in the American woods/forests was the British nightmare (they were trained for open fields).
10. Americans broke 18th - century warfare rules by using guerrilla tactics (sniping, hiding behind trees, ambushing) instead of formal line - of - battle combat.
11. British General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga (October 17, 1777).
12. Burgoyne’s surrender was a turning point because it convinced France to ally with the Americans, providing critical military and financial support.
13. Washington spent the winter of 1777 - 78 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. 25% of the army was without shoes.
14. The worst epidemic of smallpox in U.S. history broke out. 1 in 10 victims died; only 1 in 50 inoculated died.
15. The Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben brought discipline, order, hygiene, and training to the Continental Army.
16. Spies (e.g., Culper Ring) provided Washington with intelligence on British movements, allowing better strategic decisions (e.g., knowing British plans to attack, supply routes).
17. Washington won a decisive victory at Yorktown, Virginia (1781), leading to the peace treaty and independence.