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What were the battles of Lexington and Concord?
"The shot heard around the world"; the first battles of the Revolutionary War.
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
What were the economic consequences of the war?
The government started printing money called continental dollars, but this made the value of money drop, and so came about the phrase "not worth a continental", as continental dollars were worth almost nothing. The rising of prices is known as inflation and occurs due to high demand and low supply, and as stated, governments printing money. The united states also went into debt after the war, and during the war, they had lost some of their port cities to Britain, which halted their export and import of goods.
Ok, hold up, was there 1 nation or 13 tiny ones?
It was 1 nation. Well, it was like 13 though. Let me explain. The colonies were run by and always had their own governments founded on similar but different bases, founded by people with similar but different drives and cultures, and for people with similar but different drives and cultures. This means that every colony was similar but still different. Early America had trouble managing these differences, and came up with our first form of government; the Articles of Confederation.
What was the battle of Yorktown?
The final battle of the Revolutionary War that the Americans won after closing in on the British fort at Yorktown upon surrounding them along the James River and on land.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A battle where the British won a pyrrhic victory (pyrrhic victory: a victory that comes at a great cost such as loss of men or resources).
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
The battle that Horatio Gates is famous for winning, although Benedict Arnold was the one who really did the most to win the battle. This battle also helped convince the French to send troops to help fight the American Revolution. Oiu Oiu, mon amor. Je suis Lance Robert. Je mage ouef et escargot.
What were some African Americans' contributions to the war effort?
Peter Salem and Salem Poor were venerated for their outstanding courage and fearlessness during the war. Peter Salem also killed the British commander in battle. Ten African American minutemen also fought at Lexington in Concord.
Who was John Paul Jones?
John Paul Jones was a man who won naval battles against the British and famously said "I have not begun to fight" when the British tried to get him to surrender.
What's the Treaty of Paris?
One in 1782 marked the end of the war and recognition of America as a country in Britain. Another Paris treaty reinstated this and seeded present-day Florida to Spain and present-day Hati to France.
Who was General William Howe?
Great British general that had a string of victories over George Washington. He's notable for his siege of New York.
Who are Bernardo de Galves, Thaddeus Kosciusko, Casimir Pualski, and Friedrich von Steuben?
They were all foreigners that helped fight in the American Revolution.
They also all have cool names.
Who was Lord Dunmore?
A British general that promised enslaved African Americans freedom in exchange for military service. This was a load of malarkey though, that bloke didn't give them their freedom. Most of them sadly just returned to their masters after the war. America also realized they should have done this, so they also "promised" enslaved people their freedom if they fought in the war. Yeah, sure America, not like that would only take another 100 YEARS.
Who was General Nathaniel Greene?
A general appointed by George Washington after a series of poor generals had been chosen cough Horatio Gates cough. He drove Cornwallis out of South Carolina with guerilla warfare.
Mate, I'm sorry? The sun never sets on the British empire. I'd ashume those blokes would win, right? What bloody happened?
Well, Americans had a home-field advantage. We knew our land better and we didn't have to travel across the ocean for resources. We also received military aid from France. Ha Ha, baguet go brrrrrrr. We also used guerilla warfare, and c'mon bro. Red coats? Shoulder to shoulder? Really? And as cheesy as it may seem, we were also more passionate! We were driven by revolution! Yeah, that was cheesier than a good pizza.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
The Battle where George Washington crossed the Deleware and sieged New Jersey on Christmas day. C'mon, It was bloody Christmas! Unfair much, bloke?
Who was Benedict Arnold?
A BLOODY TRAITOR THAT'S WHO! 100,000 COLONIAL DOLLARS TO WHOEVER DELIVERS HIM TO ME SO I CAN HANG HIM!
And he also like, won the battles of Saratoga and Ticonderoga and he was actually probably a great general BUT THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT TO ME! AHHHHHH!
The Iroquois Confederation was a juggernaut fighting force on the side of both the British and Americans. Many Native Americans were sadly forced to give their land to America after the war, though, and a lot of their homes were also destroyed during the war. Man, why can't Indigenous peoples ever catch beak? I mean, it's their land that was stolen from them. Jeez.
Who was Francis Marion?
Francis Marion (AKA the "swamp fox") was famous for his guerilla warfare utilized in swamplands.
What was Valley Forge?
A harsh winter that George Washington spent in Valley Forge with his troops. 2,000 of the 12,000 troops died in the bitterly cold conditions, and morale was lower than me doing this Jeopardy for you guys.
What were women's contributions on the home front of the war?
This is Nancy Morgan Hart speaking, and I can testify that us women were instrumental in the war effort. I singlehandedly captured 5 British soldiers who came into my house asking for my food. I held em' off while my daughter got away. Hi guys, this is Mary Ludwig Hays, or, Molly Pitcher as I like to go by. I took up my husband's arms when he fell in battle. Hey everyone, it's Deborah Sampson, and I am a powerful woman. Although, during the war, I pretended to be a man so I could protect the country! Ooh, and this is Alexander Hamilton! I love women! I love em' so much that when my family was-OK! In addition, women worked as housekeepers and took up their husbands' work during the war.
Who was Mercy Otis Warren?
Well, this is Mercy speaking, and I wrote the first complete history of the American Revolution. I would also write political pamphlets on the day's issues. I was-well I am I great American Revolution woman.
Who are General Rochambeu, Admiral de Grasse, and General Charles Cornwallis?
They were all prominent in the battle of Yorktown; General Rochambeau and Admiral de Grasse were French generals who backed American forces with troops in the battle of Yorktown. General Charles Cornwallis was a British general who made his last stand against the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown.