Key factors of the conflict (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
15 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
15 cards from this deck
War of Independence dates
War of Independence dates
1775-83
Most significant factor changing the war's course
Most significant factor changing the war's course
International involvement, particularly France & Spain
Date France signed formal alliance with American rebels
Date France signed formal alliance with American rebels
February 1778
Date Spain joined the conflict
Date Spain joined the conflict
April 1779
% of Royal Navy in American waters in 1772
% of Royal Navy in American waters in 1772
41%
% of Royal Navy in American waters by 1780
% of Royal Navy in American waters by 1780
13%
Who became advisor to Washington in July 1777
Who became advisor to Washington in July 1777
Marquis de Lafayette
Troops Rochambeau brought to America in Feb 1780
Troops Rochambeau brought to America in Feb 1780
6,000 French troops
Value of French supplies & weapons to Americans
Value of French supplies & weapons to Americans
Approx. £40 million
When British abandoned Philadelphia (& why)
When British abandoned Philadelphia (& why)
June 1778 (feared French naval threat)
Why Britain couldn't aid Cornwallis at Yorktown 1781
Why Britain couldn't aid Cornwallis at Yorktown 1781
Royal Navy overstretched, only 13% in American waters
Three key things French alliance provided
Three key things French alliance provided
Military resources, financial aid, naval power
Admiral de Grasse's action at Yorktown
Admiral de Grasse's action at Yorktown
Created blockade preventing British naval support
How Britain's military efforts were weakened
How Britain's military efforts were weakened
Resources spread thin defending multiple territories
France's motivation for alliance with Americans
France's motivation for alliance with Americans
Weaken Britain & potentially regain lost territory