People
Leader of the Continental army. Also became the first president of the United States
George Washington
First battle of the Revolution "Shot heard 'Round the World"
Lexington and Concord
What was the document called that created peace between the British and the Americans after the Revolution
Treaty of Paris
When was the Declaration of Independce drafted?
July 4th 1776
What is the style of warfare called that the colonists used during the War?
Guerilla warfare?
Member of the Continental Congress. Best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Battle of Saratoga
How did the Treaty of Paris impact the British
The British had to officially recognize America as an Independent country
What are the three unalienable rights given to citizens in the declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness.
Who had a stronger navy and better trained soldiers?
British
Most well known traitor in American history
Benedict Arnold
Battle on Christmas day George Washington crossed the Delaware to carry out a surprise attack on the Hessians and British
Battle of Trenton
What impacts did the American Revolution have on other places around the world?
How did the Revolution "turn the world upside down"
It inspired other colonies around the world to fight for their independence.
Where do governments get their power to rule from?
The consent of the governed.
Why was home-field advantage a strength for the colonists?
They knew the land which meant they knew where to hide and where to sneak attack the British
John Adams
Final battle of the Revolution, Lord Cornwallis surrendered causing the Revolution to end.
Battle of Yorktown
They were given the land back that was taken away from them during the Revolution
What is the main purpose of a government?
Create order for its people and protect their natural rights.
What resources did the colonists lack?
Ammunition, winter clothes, food, amount of soldiers, etc.
What jobs did women have to take up during the American Revolution?
Farmers, traders, and business managers
Victory for the British forced George Washington to retreat North after losing to William Howe
Battle of Long Island
What did Spain get out of the Treaty of Paris
They received Florida
What can the citizens do to prevent a Government from becoming tyrannical?
Overthrow the Government
How was the motivation of the Colonists a strength
Gave the colonists a reason to fight, the British did not have this motivation