Major Events
When and why did France join the United States in the fight?
After the US won the Battle of Saratoga. The French realized America had a real chance of winning the war.
What does the word resolution mean?
formal statement of opinion
Which battle was the turning point for the United States from defeat to victory?
The Battle at Saratoga
Who was the author of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What was the Declaration of Independence
It was written up by the colonists to explain why they wanted to split from Britain
Describe conditions for soldiers at Valley Forge
Soldiers didn't have enough food, clothes or housing. They lacked socks, shoes and trousers. Women collected food, warm clothes and ammunition for the men.
What does the word grievance mean?
A formal complaint
What was the name of the final major battle in the Revolution? And who won?
The Battle at Yorktown. The Americans won.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many parts were in the Declaration of Independence?
4 including the preamble
As an incentive, what did Britain offer African American to join and fight on their side?
They offered African American slaves freedom
What does the word mercenary mean?
Mercenaries are soldiers paid to fight for a country other than their own.
In the war at Sea, the United States had fewer ships than Britain. What was their strategy for defeating a navy with more ships?
They used hit and run attacks.
Who was Nathan Hale?
He was a spy for the Americans. He got caught and was later hung for his treason.
What was the goal of Thomas Paine's pamphlet called Crisis?
The goal was to lift soldiers spirits.
What was the name of the sickness that broke out during the American Revolution?
Smallpox
What does the word alliance mean?
It is a formal agreements between two powers to work together for a common goal.
How did Washington and his army escape the Hessians after the crossing of the Delaware?
They waited set up camp and then quietly left in the middle of the night.
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
He was a German baron who helped train the Continental army.
What were the three terms of the Treaty of Paris
1. Britain recognized America's independence
2. Boundaries of the United States were specified
3. States would agree to restore rights and properties from Loyalists during the war.
How did Congress pay for the war?
With continentals or paper money
What does the word cavalry mean?
Units of troops on horseback
What are the fighters who work in small bands and make hit and run attacks called?
Guerillas
Who was Deborah Sampson?
She joined the army disguised as a man.
In pWhat was in part II of the Declaration of Independence?
Grievances