Name the Battle
Americans defeated the British in this last battle of the war
Battle of Yorktown
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Influenced the Congress to part with Britain
What treaty ended the war?
Treaty of Paris
spirits
morale
Many American soldiers died here do to cold weather, lack of supplies and diseases.
Valley Forge
Who is the Commander in Chief for the American Army?
George Washington
How/what was John Locke's effect?
He influenced the Congress to include the natural rights in the Declaration of Independence.
A soldier who is paid to fight for another country
mercenary
freedom from rule by others
independence
The British original won this battle, lost many soldiers and did not receive more help allowing the American Army to win.
Who wrote Common Sense?
John Locke
What was the effect of the Battle of Saratoga?
British surrendered and this boosted the American morale.
to try to reach an agreement.
Negotiate
a freedom established by law
rights
This battle involved a sneak attack on Hessian soldiers in New Jersey and a reload on supplies for the Americans. This event is often shown in a painting.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
Which country helped America blockade the British in Yorktown?
France
What are the 3 effects of the Treaty of Paris?
1. Great Britain recognized America's Independence.
2. The Mississippi River was now open to all countries.
3. The Mississippi River was the western boarder of the US.
The crime of betraying one's country.
Treason
a piece of land almost surrounded by water, but still attached tot he main land
peninsula
The King refused wat petition that started the Revolutionary War?
Olive Branch Petition
Which country closed the port of New Orleans to the British, limiting access to the Mississippi River?
Spain
What were the effects that caused problems during the war?
-Limited trade cut off resources supplies
-People hoarded items causing shortages for others, causing prices to increase
-Congress printed money with no gold to back it up, causing value of money to decrease
to enter the armed forces.
enlist
An army of paid soldiers from the 13 colonies
Continental Army