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What was the militia that the Continental Congress wanted to organize?

The Continental Congress aimed to organize the Continental Army as a unified militia to fight against British forces during the American Revolutionary War. This army was established in June 1775, primarily to coordinate the colonial militias and provide a more structured and effective military response. George Washington was appointed as its commander-in-chief, tasked with leading the effort to secure independence from British rule. The Continental Army played a crucial role in the eventual victory over British forces.


How many soldiers did Alexander have to lead to victory over the Persians?

38,000.


Which patriot militia leader convinced many native Americans to abandon their british allies leading to the recovery of the recovery of the fort at vincennes Indiana?

The patriot militia leader who convinced many Native Americans to abandon their British allies was George Rogers Clark. His successful military campaigns in the Northwest Territory, including the capture of Fort Vincennes in 1779, were pivotal in encouraging Native American tribes to reconsider their alliances. Clark's strategic approach and negotiations helped weaken British influence among the tribes, ultimately contributing to the American victory in that region.


What are three qualities of the soldiers that elizabeth say will bring victory?

of my God ,of my kingdom,and of my people.


Who was most responsible for the American victory at Saratoga?

The British armed forces.

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It was a Pyhric victory by the british but the british lost more soldiers then the American colonists.


Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered patriot victory?

No even though the british had more wounded and dead soldiers. but the british got more land too.it was considered a victory because they killed alot of british soldiers and only left because they didnt have enought ammo and only 400 some of they soldiers died


How did other countries help the Americans in the victory over the British?

They joined American soldiers.


How did other countries help the Americans their victory over the british?

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Who won the battle of King's Mountain?

The Battle of Kings Mountain, on 7th October 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Frontier militia overwhelmed the loyalist militia led by British Major Patrick Ferguson.AnswerThe Americans won the Battle of King Mountain.


Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill a tragic victory for the british?

As the British force of 2400 advanced, 1600 militia members waited. As they climbed the exposed hillside with heavy packs, the British soldiers were cut down. Twice they retreated. Stepping over the dead and wounded, they returned for a third try. The colonist were now out of ammunition, and eventually they had to retreat. The British had to sacrifice about double the number of Patriot soldiers.


Why did Andrew Jackson victory surprise the world?

I presume you are asking about his victory at New Orleans in which he lost 13 men while the British had some 2000 causalities, including three senior generals. He had an army with little training, mostly militia men who had recently volunteered into the military. The British army were all professional soldiers and marines, fresh from their defeat of Napolean , armed with the latest weapons. It was the greatest land battle in US history.


Did north carolina fight in the american revolution?

Yes, NC did her part, as one of the 13 colonies, providing many soldiers to the Continental Army and the state's militia. The battle of Guilford Courthouse, near Greensboro, which was a tactical British victory, weakened General Cornwallis' army and he was forced eventually to surrender at Yorktown.


How many British participated in the battle kings mountain?

The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought to stop the advancement of the British troops to take North Carolina. The Colonists won this battle but had to quickly flee for fear of the larger contingent of British forces.


How did other countries help the Americans in their victory over the British?

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Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a patriotic victory?

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What American victory brought down the British government?

No American victory brought down a British government.