Vocab Terms
those who wanted independence
Patriots
Thomas _____ wrote Common Sense, one of the most influential political tracts in
history.
Paine
The War for Independence officially ended with the signing of this document.
the Treaty of Paris
This pamphlet helped to convince colonists that America should separate from Britain?
Common Sense
Nathan Hale
name for the group of American Troops
Continental army
The War for Independence officially ended in 17__?
1783
What Patriot victory won official French support for the Patriot cause and forced the British
to move their focus to winning the South?
Saratoga
This meeting convened in Philadelphia in 1775 to send the Olive Branch Petition to the king and
to prepare for war.
the Second Continental Congress
After the British evacuated Boston, many Loyalists fled to this place. Halifax, ______
Nova Scotia
armed merchant ships
privateers
_____ was one of the negotiators for the treaty that ended the war.
Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, or John Adams
The Patriots’ invasion of Canada to capture Quebec resulted in a ____ attack by the Patriots.
failed
George Washington’s troops spent their most uncomfortable winter at this place.
Valley Forge
This river was America's western boundary in 1783.
soldiers for hire
mercenaries
This political philosopher's ideas influenced colonists who wanted to separate from England.
John Locke
Which event most clearly demonstrated that the colonies wanted to restore a friendly relationship with Britain before an all-out war developed? (think PEACE)
the Olive Branch Petition
Which side won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
the British
these were mercenary troops who fought for the British
Hessians
another name for Loyalists (loyal to Britain/King)
Tories
This man, known as "Hair Buyer" ____, was defeated by George Rogers Clark in the West.
Hamilton
This British officer surrendered to Washington at Yorktown.
Charles Cornwallis
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This Frenchman aided the Americans
Marquis de Lafayette