USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Revolutionary War, Wayne, a Pennsylvania native, had earned the moniker “Mad Anthony” for his bold and successful storming of a British fort at the Battle of Stony Point, New York, in 1779. Much of Wayne’s subsequent career involved divesting Native Americans of their land.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Revolution, Wayne played an important role in the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign, the Battle of Monmouth, and the Southern Campaigns. His most important military contribution to his new nation, however, was his campaign against American Indians in the Northwest Territory in the 1790s.

Detailed explanation-3: -In terms of numbers: 40, 000 soldiers fought in the Battle of Long Island, making it the largest battle. 30, 000 men fought at Brandywine, Pa., and 27, 000 participated at Yorktown, Va. In terms of casualties, at Long Island the Americans lost 2, 200 men, the British and Hessians about 350.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts were the first battle between American Minutemen and the British army.