HIST 109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Manhattan, Continental Army, Molly Pitcher
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43 years old when he takes over the continental army. Held together 10,000 troops and created a stable army in the eyes of the colonists. Faced numerous problems from mutinies and lack of supplies throughout the war. Did very little to reaffirm the weak decentralized government that was in existence. France provides money in the form of loans to the colonies to fight the english. Congress had no authority to levy taxes and had to rely on state governments for cash. Colonies begin printing their own paper currency causing inflation. Joseph and mary grant were members of the mohawk tribe. Convinced other members of the iroquois confederacy in joining them to support british cause. Most joined brant on the side of the british. Washington and his 17,000 men were outnumbered and inexperienced are defeated on. 3,000 american soldiers are captured by the english. England was somewhat reluctant about continuing to send in more british troops.
