CAUSES & SIDES OF THE WAR
What war led Britain to tax the colonies, helping cause the American Revolution?
The French and Indian War
Which army was motivated because they were fighting for their freedom?
The Continental (American) Army
What was the name given to the difficult early period of the war for Americans?
The American Crisis
What battle is known as the “shot heard round the world”?
Lexington and Concord
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What phrase describes colonists being taxed without having a say in Parliament?
Taxation without representation
What advantage did Americans have by fighting on their own land?
They knew the land well / home-field advantage
Name TWO major problems faced by the Continental Army early in the war.
Low morale, low supplies, sickness, desertion
What Christmas 1776 battle boosted American morale?
The Battle of Trenton
Name TWO groups besides soldiers who helped the American war effort.
Women, African Americans, or Children
What term describes colonists who wanted independence from Britain?
Patriots
What fighting style did Americans use that relied on ambush and surprise?
Guerrilla warfare
Who wrote The American Crisis to encourage Americans to keep fighting?
Thomas Paine
Why was the Battle of Trenton significant (significance and what did it boost?)?
It surprised the enemy and raised morale
What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
What group of Americans remained loyal to the King during the Revolution?
Loyalists
What were TWO major British weaknesses during the war?
Low motivation / poor leadership / unfamiliar land
What was Valley Forge?
The brutal winter camp of the Continental Army
Why is the Battle of Saratoga called the turning point of the war?
It convinced France to join the Americans
According to the Treaty of Paris, what natural feature became America’s western border?
The Mississippi River
After which battle did France decide to join the war on the American side?
The Battle of Saratoga
Why was foreign aid important to the American victory?
Foreign nations provided supplies, training, leadership, and soldiers
Why was Valley Forge considered both the lowest point and a turning point (CAUSE AND EFFECT, BE SPECIFIC)? (*Basically what happened at Valley Forge and what was the OUTCOME of it!*)
Many suffered and died, but survivors were trained into a professional army by foreign generals
What was the final battle where the British surrendered in 1781?
Yorktown
Name TWO heroes on the Patriot side associated with guerrilla warfare or naval warfare.
John Paul Jones, Francis Marion, or George Rogers Clark