People
Who is Francis Marion?
Organized a series of surprise attacks against the British communication and supply lines.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
The last major battle of the Revolution. It took many weeks and the British surrendered October 19, 1781.
Which colony was the first to fall to the British? When the Patriots surrendered Charleston what did they lose besides the town?
Georgia
they lost four ships and 5400 prisoners
What is The Treaty of Paris 1783? Did it allow other nations to settle in the US?
Signed in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US. It also set boundaries. A separate treaty between Britain and Spain gave Spain Florida. The British also accepted rights to settle and trade West of the original colonies.
When did Spain join the War and what Side did they choose?
1779 and the fight with the Patriots
Who is th Comte de Rochambeau?
what did Nathan Hale do?
a commander that was supposed to trap and deny Cornwallis Yorktown.
A Connecticut officer who went behind British lines to get secret information.
Describe the Battle of Trenton. Where did it take place? When? Who won? Why was this an important victory?
The night of January 2, 1777, the colonists attacked under cover of darkness and caused the British to retreat. It convinced the French that America could win the war.
Define guerrilla war fare. Is it a good idea to wear red when fighting in the woods? Why or why not?
Swift hit and run attacks.
What is Common Sense?who wrote it and how many copies were published?
47 page pamphlet published in January 1776 that urged separation from Britain. Written by Thomas Paine. 500,000 were sold.
Washington settled 12,000 men at Valley Forge, about 20 miles north of Philadelphia in what month and year?
How many soldiers died from disease and malnutrition during that terrible winter?
December of 1777
2000
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
A Frenchman who arrived the summer of 1777 and volunteered to serve in the Continental Army.
Describe the Battle of Saratoga. Where did it take place? When? Who won?
It happened in New York on October 17, 1777 and the British were forced to retreat. New York City became the first major battle ground.
about how many soldiers served in the Continental Army?please describe the typical soldier.
230,000
under 16, poor, didn’t own land and few opportunities in life, white as freed African Americans weren’t allowed to serve
What is the Declaration of Independence? What did it argue that all men have? What did it prove? What two groups were ignored in the documents?
A document that formally announced the colonies break from Great Britain and had 10 resolutions. Argued that all men have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Proved that the king didn’t have the right to make laws for the colonists. Women and enslaved people were ignored. Possibly Native Americans Too (?)
What year was the Continental Navy and Marines formed?
1775
Who is Bernardo de Galvez?
who were mercenaries?
The Governor of Spanish Louisiana and ally to the Patriots.
foreign soldiers who fought for money
Describe the Battle of Bunker Hill. Who won? How many casualties?
A great example that the colonists can take on the British. The British had 2400 and the Colonists had 1600. The British won but lost 1000 while the Americans lost only 500. The colonists were low on gunpowder but the British were forced to retreat twice. For them it was a tragic victory.
What is the difference between patriots and loyalists? What percentage were which?
Patriots fought against Great Britain. Loyalists still wanted to be British. Patriots were 40-45% and 20-30% were Loyalist.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?what did it try to accomplish and was it successful?
A petition that tried to restore peace between Britain and the colonies. It wasn’t successful as King George refused to read it.
What date did the second Continental Congress approve the Declaration?
what happened on the night of April 18 1775?
July 4, 1776
a force of 700 British soldiers headed to concord.
Who is John Paul Jones?
who is George Rogers Clark?
Famous for being a brave and clever sailor.
george spent years exploring and mapping the western frontier.
Where did the first shots of the American Revolution take place?
Town of Lexington near Concord.
What is the final insult that led to the creation of the First Continental Congress? What colony didn’t send delegates? What was the First Continental Congress?
The closing of the Port of Boston. Georgia
it was a gathering of delegates from almost every colony And occurred in 1774
Were women allowed to serve in the Continental Army?
Not officially But some disguised themselves as male (like Deborah Sampson). Officially They ran farms and businesses. They raised money for supplies and made clothes.
when did the Second Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia? And how many colonies sent representatives.
May 1775
12 colonies