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Battles People Definition
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The Battle of Trenton took place in which state?
100
New Jersey
Which tactic did the Colonist use that broke the rules of 18th century warfare?
200
They targeted British commanders and used guerilla style fighting
What was General Burgoyne’s goal at the Battle of Saratoga?
300
Stop supply of troops/ supplies would bring a quick end to the war
To cut off the colonies from New England
Why did George Washington decide to fight the Battle of Trenton?
400
Morale booster for the exhausted, tired, worn men—wanted a successful battle before they stopped fighting for the winter
Only 1400 Hessians vs. 2400 of the Continental Army
To boost the morale of his soldiers
How did Americans win the Battle of Yorktown?
500
American/ French army sandwiched Cornwallis between French navy in Yorktown peninsula forcing the British to surrender
Sandwiching the British
Why was John Paul Jones known as the “Father of the American Navy”?
600
He used a tactical victory that showed his perseverance and dedication to the cause of defeating the British navy. He was able to help build up the American navy after this victory.
He defeated the Serapis
I was the leader of the Continental Army and brought my men through the Battle of Trenton, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.
100
George Washington
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are born equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among this are life, liberty, and…” …what?
200
The pursuit of happiness
“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands now, deserves the love and thanks of men and women.”
Please describe what this quote by Thomas Paine means.
300
Thomas Paine believed that a person wasn’t a true Patriot unless they were dedicated to the cause unless they were going to stand and fight during the hardest times.
Angry at people jumping off the bandwagon
Benedict Arnold was known as a traitor for attempting to give which Patriot fort to the British?
400
Fort Ticonderoga
Who was the British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
500
General Cornwallis
Which Patriot leader was known as the “Swamp Fox” and used guerilla warfare as a tactic against the British during the Southern Campaign?
600
Francis Marion
What is the definition of a camp follower?
100
They would follow the camps and were there for morale support, nursing, cleaning, and cooking for the troops.
Women/children/servants
What is a professional soldier hired for service in a foreign army?
200
A Mercenary
Give two examples of how the Treaty of Paris benefitted the Americans.
300
Gained independence Fishing lands in Canada Control of the Mississippi
What is the definition of treason?
400
The betrayal of one’s country
What is an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or
leaving?
500
A blockade
According to the Declaration of Independence, what should be done to a corrupt and unjust government?
600
The citizens should overthrow the government and start again.
Why did so many African Americans join up with the British rather than the Americans during the Revolution?
100
They were promised their freedom and they thought it was ironic that the Revolution was about liberty
when they were in chains
In what ways did women participate in the Revolution?
200
They were camp followers
List two advantages the British had against the colonists at the beginning of the war.
300
More money More supplies More experienced soldiers
List two disadvantages the Americans had at the beginning of the war
400
Little experience Low supplies
Why did France decide to send aid over to the Americans instead of the British?
500
The Battle of Saratoga proved to the French that the Americans were strong fighters and a good bet that they would win. They also hated the British and wanted to use any excuse to get back at them.
How did they Americans win the Revolution?
600
Lack of faith on the part of British soldiers/ citizens
French aid Key battle victories Refused to fight on British terms Britain wasn’t interested in going into further
debt
What are the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence and what do each of the 4 parts do?
Final Question
Preamble: colonists explain to the world what they are doing
Purpose of gov’t: what a good gov’t should do
List of grievances: list of kings/parliament have done
Colonies declare independence
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