Important People
Who was the first General of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Sum up the Declaration Of Independence in a few sentences.
class decides if answer is valid
Name 2 tools/strategies espionage (spies) influenced the war
1. invisible ink
2. cyphers (coded messages)
3. acted as double agents
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War at?
Lexington & Concord
What was the MOST important thing the colonists were fighting for?
Who wrote The Declaration Of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the actual name of the holiday we celebrate on July 4th?
Independence Day
Name two (2) major advantages the British military had over the Colonial Army.
1.) Worlds biggest Navy
2.) experienced leaders/soldiers
3.) Money
4.) Larger military - support from the Hessians and blacks
Near the end of the war this battle diminished the British military with a quick and easy American victory
Battle of Cowpens
What were the two major sides fighting in the Revolutionary War?
British vs. American colonists (13 colonies)
This American soldier turned out to be a trader and was giving information to the British military, he was eventually caught by the Culper Spy Ring.
Benedict Arnold
This person helped edit The Declaration Of Independence, had many jobs and is considered one of our "founding fathers" however he was never a president.
Benjamin Franklin
Name two (2) major advantages the Continental military had over the British military
1.) Fighting on home turf
2.) Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
3.) Help from France & Spain
4.) Better espionage
This battle was considered the final battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the document that officially ended the Revolutionary war.
The Treaty Of Paris
Name three (3) ways in which women helped the war efforts.
They were...
Nurses, spies, camp followers, replacement workers and some even fought in the war
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
This was the day the colonists declared independence.
Name two (2) major disadvantages the British military had compared to the Continental military.
1.) Fighting far from home
2.) soldiers had little to gain (didn't impact their lives if they won or lost)
3.) fighting on unfamiliar ground
4.) Many soldiers would quit
What were some major impacts on the Continental soldiers at Valley Forge? (name at least 2)
1.) cold winters/harsh weather conditions
2.) starvation/hunger
3.) disease
What was the Second Continental Congress? What were two (2) things it helped accomplish?
Took place of the government during war.
1.) Raised the continental army & militia groups - they appointed Washington as Army General.
2.) Collected contributions from states for wartime expenses
3.) Wrote to King George with grievances
4.) Approved the Declaration of Independence
Black people were heavily involved with the Revolutionary war and fought on both sides. Which side did they support more? (explain)
The British because they believed they would be free slaves and things would return to normal
What are the three (3) unalienable rights outlined in The Declaration Of Independence? - you must name all 3 to get points.
Name two (2) major disadvantages the Continental military had compared to the British military
1.) inexperienced
2.) small military
3.) disorganized
4.) very little money
This battle is considered to be the major turning point in the war for the Americans
Saratoga
Name two of the terms (agreements) in the Treaty of Paris.
1.) America is now a Free & Independent Nation
2.) America gained all land East of the Mississippi except Florida. (Britain surrenders lands)
3.) America must help pay off British war debts