Key factors of the conflict (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did France sign alliance with American rebels?
When did France sign alliance with American rebels?
February 1778
First major European power to recognise US independence
First major European power to recognise US independence
France
When did Spain join the war?
When did Spain join the war?
April 1779
Royal Navy % in American waters 1772
Royal Navy % in American waters 1772
41%
Royal Navy % in American waters 1780
Royal Navy % in American waters 1780
13%
Who became Washington's trusted advisor from July 1777?
Who became Washington's trusted advisor from July 1777?
Marquis de Lafayette
Value of supplies & weapons France sent to rebels
Value of supplies & weapons France sent to rebels
£40 million
Number of French troops sent to America (Feb 1780)
Number of French troops sent to America (Feb 1780)
6,000
Who commanded the French troops sent to America?
Who commanded the French troops sent to America?
Comte de Rochambeau
Why did British abandon Philadelphia (June 1778)?
Why did British abandon Philadelphia (June 1778)?
Feared French ships would cut supply lines
Who commanded French fleet at Yorktown?
Who commanded French fleet at Yorktown?
Admiral de Grasse
What did French fleet do at Yorktown?
What did French fleet do at Yorktown?
Created naval blockade
Result of French blockade at Yorktown
Result of French blockade at Yorktown
Prevented reinforcements; forced Cornwallis to surrender
What the conflict became after European powers joined
What the conflict became after European powers joined
Global war
Spain's relationship to France in the war
Spain's relationship to France in the war
Ally of France