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What is the document that lists the rights of the colonists?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
What are patriots?
Who are those who supported the Revolution?
Why was the Battle of Ticonderoga important?
It allowed the American Army to deter British troops coming down from Canada.
Why is Valley Forge important?
t was a refuge for the American Army during a harsh winter.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What are loyalists?
Who are those who support Great Britain?
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important?
It inspired Americans to believe they could stand up to the British Army.
What did Washington appeal for at Valley Forge?
For help from Congress.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
What are laws that governed the newly formed nation?
Who are the redcoats?
What is the British army?
Why was the Battle of Trenton important?
It was a surprise attack that captured approximately 1000 German soldiers.
What happened to the soldiers at Valley Forge?
Many died due to lack of food and clothing.
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
What is the Treaty of Paris?
What did the patriots want?
What is independence from British rule?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It was the largest American victory at the time.
How did the winter at Valley Forge affect the army?
It was a low point for the American Army.
Why was Shay’s Rebellion important?
What is it showed Americans that the Articles of Confederation were not strong enough to protect the new country?
What did the loyalists want?
What is to remain with Great Britain?
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
The end of the war was in sight.
Why is Valley Forge considered a low point for the American Army?
Because of the harsh conditions and loss of soldiers.