Author Question: Swarms of camp followers surrounded Washington's army and proved to always be of vital assistance. ... (Read 118 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Why did fighting in the American Revolution shift over time from the Northeast to the Middle Atlantic to the South? Contrast the primary British and American war strategies from 1776 to 1781.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Historians have used muster rolls from different towns and regions to analyze the social composition of the continental army and how it changed during the course of the Revolution. Analyze their conclusions.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

About half of New York City's population fled when the British occupied the city.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 4

Approximately 2,500 American troops died in the Revolutionary War.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 5

Swarms of camp followers surrounded Washington's army and proved to always be of vital assistance.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: Britain abandoned New England in early 1776 because of rebel strength and the lack of Loyalist support. The British established their military headquarters in New York City, hoping to sever the states in two. Washington adopted a defensive strategy of caution and delay. The war was stalemated, and the British turned to the South, hoping to strengthen their forces and utilize their naval power. The British scored significant coastal victories but were thwarted by American guerrilla tactics from penetrating into the interior.

Answer 2

Answer: Initially fought by volunteers inspired by patriotism and drawn from a broad spectrum of social and economic ranks, the Revolutionary War, as with wars in general, was transformed over time into a poor man's fight. The continental army became filled with conscripts, hired substitutes, and members of the lower classes drawn by enlistment bounties, promises of good pay, and opportunities for personal advancement.

Answer 3

Answer: TRUE

Answer 4

Answer: FALSE

Answer 5

Answer: FALSE