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What were the privateers and what part did they play in the war of independence?
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∙ 10y ago
The American Privateers were either: (1) ships outfitted (generally during times of war) to disrupt commerce; or (2) the actually individuals engaged in privateering on board a "privateer" (see "1").
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How did grenada gain independence from the dutch?
First off, Grenada was captured by Dutch Privateers. They were ruthless and would have destroyed Grenada if it hadn't been for French man-of-war. The battle ship recaptured the island and the privateers ran away.
How did privateers make profits during the civil war?
prostitution
Were most of the privateers during the revolutionary war hired by congress?
Yes.
What roles did african americans play in the war for independence?
African Americans had many important roles that they played in the war for independence. They helped to operate farms and businesses when the men would go off to fight. Enslaved African Americans fled from their masters to take up arms with the British after they were promised freedom for their efforts.
What part did the neutralists take in the revolutionary war?
The neutralist didnt wanna fight for independence
How did grenada gain independence from the dutch?
First off, Grenada was captured by Dutch Privateers. They were ruthless and would have destroyed Grenada if it hadn't been for French man-of-war. The battle ship recaptured the island and the privateers ran away.
What was the US Navy like before it got its independence?
It didn't exist. The British ruled America, so if you mean the British Navy, it was the biggest in the world. The American rebels had some pirates/privateers however, in the war of Independence.
What did privateers contribute to the Confederate war effort?
The services of Privateers were purchased by monarchs during war time. Privateers were useful because they were an expansion on the countries military and they were able to carry weapons and trade goods without being attacked by an enemy ship.
What part did John Hancock play in the success of the American Revolution?
He signed the Declaration of Independence and was our temporary leader before the war ended.
Who were the hessianwhat part did they play in the war?
Who were the hessian,what part did they play in the war
What part did Lafayette play in the war?
What part did Lafayette play in the war
How did privateers make profits during the civil war?
prostitution
Why did the privateers aid in the Revolutionary War effort?
privateers seized cargoes of rum from the west indies , wool from england and furs from canada idk !
What are trading ships that are armed for battle in the revolutionary war?
they were called privateers
Were most of the privateers during the revolutionary war hired by congress?
Yes.
What battle in the War of Independence did sea power play a decisive role in?
you
What did privateers wear during the revolutionary war?
American and French privateers did not wear uniforms, they wore "civilian" type clothing of that era. Loose fitting pants and shirts.
