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What phrase is often used to describe the first shot fired at Lexington?
“shot heard ‘round the world.”
100
Who is Marquis De Lafayette?
Gave $200,000 of his own money and wrote letters to powerful friends and family asking for their aid for the Patriots
100
What is the purpose of Common Sense?
It changed how many colonists viewed their king, made a strong case for economic freedom, and the right to military self-defense
100
What is the name of hit and run tactics?
guerrilla warfare
100
The following primary source best describes...
The Olive Branch Petition
200
Why is the Battle of Saratoga important?
This victory lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war.
France, Spain, and Holland supported the Patriots.
200
Who is Baron Von Steuben?
He trained American troops–they focused on basic military drills
200
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This document declared on July 4, 1776, the separation of the 13 British colonies from Great Britain.
200
What happened at Valley Forge?
The American army suffered great shortages of food and clothing.
2,000 (⅕ of ) soldiers died of disease and malnutrition.
Men deserted or left without permission. Some officers quit.
200
How does the author describe the actions of those who oppress others, such as Britain in this case?
An attack on the natural rights of all mankind
300
How did Washington’s tactics in Trenton and the following battles impact Patriot morale?
The victories inspired confidence and encouraged re-enlistment
300
Who is Nathan Hale and John Paul Jones?
-Hale: Spy
-Jones: Father of the US Navy
300
What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
Did the petition emphasize the colonist's loyalty to the crown?
Olive Branch Petition: On July 5 the delegates signed a petition as a final attempt to restore harmony.
The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and their rights as British citizens. It asked for George III to protect their rights.
300
What Rights cannot be taken away?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
300
Why are these rights described as "unalienable" in the Declaration of Independence?
God gives you your rights and they cannot be takenn away
400
What kind of support did France and Spain provide the American patriots?
Because of the battle of Saratoga, France and Spain declared war on Britain and sent money, equipment, and troops to aid the American Patriots.
400
Who are the patriots, loyalists, minutemen, and the neutral side?
Patriots (Rebels): Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain
- Loyalists (Tories): American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
Fence-sitters (Neutral): A person who remains neutral or uncommitted to a side.
- Minutemen: civilians sworn to be ready to fight with only one minute’s notice.
400
What was a key difference between the First and Second Continental Congress?
The First Continental Congress was a meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the closing of Boston Harbor, increased taxes, and abuses of authority by the British government.
Second Continental Congress: A meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to declare how to react to fighting at Lexington and Concord
400
List 3 things the Second Continental took action on.
They formed the Continental Army.
Continental army: a force of soldiers from all the colonies that would carry out the fight against Britain
Leader of the army: George Washington
They sent word to colonial authorities asking for new state constitutions.
They formed a committee to handle the Native American and foreign countries relations.
They wrote the Olive Branch Petition and printed money.
400
Where do governments get their powers from?
The people
500
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown and why is it significant?
Set America’s borders
Americans had the right to settle and trade west of the original 13 colonies
Spain received Florida**
Britain will withdraw their troops from American territories
Gave fishing rights to the waters off the coast of Canada
Congress will return property taken from the Loyalists
**Spain and Britain had a separate treaty that returned Florida back to Spain
500
How were women and African Americans involved?
British Army:
The British promised freedom to any slave who fought on their side. Thousands joined the Redcoats.
Continental Army:
At first, African Americans were banned from serving due to the white southerners.
But the army allowed free African Americans to serve in response to the British.
Women served as messengers, nurses, spies, disguised soldiers, and worked in manufacturing.
500
Thomas Jefferson drew on Locke’s ideas. What are Locke's ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson drew on Locke’s ideas of…
“Life, liberty, and property”
People form governments to protect the rights of the people
If rights were not protected the government should be overthrown
500
What are the terms of the Treaty of Paris? (Name at least 3)
Set America’s borders
Americans had the right to settle and trade west of the original 13 colonies
Spain received Florida**
Britain will withdraw their troops from American territories
Gave fishing rights to the waters off the coast of Canada
Congress will return property taken from the Loyalists
**Spain and Britain had a separate treaty that returned Florida back to Spain
500
If a government becomes destructive, what happens?
1. Abolish it
2. Edit
3. Form a new govt