Topic 1:Shot heard around the world
DEFINE A BATTLE:
an armed conflict between nations, states, or groups lasting days or months.
DEFINE 1ST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS:
Was a secret meeting of 12 of the 13 colonies in Philadelphia in September of 1770. The goal was to save Massachusetts from the Intolerable Acts
What is a MILITIA
Group of Citizen Soldiers
DEFINE an ALLIANCE
When two or more groups decide to support each other.
This was the name of the surrender document Britain signed that declared the 13 colonies officially FREE
DEFINE TREATY OF PARIS: the surrender document Britain signed recognizing America as a free nation.
Define a war:
a series of multiple battles connected together that can last for years.
DEFINE The Second Continental Congress:
the meeting of the colonies to try and stop the fighting with England.
What is the big flaw of William Howe, the British Commander?
He was lazy and did not have to work too hard to defeat the colonist!
In order to win the war the colonist militia need THREE things:
The colonist militia needs TRAINING, ALLIES, and SUPPLIES if they’re going to win this war.
Describe the Continental Army after the Winter at Valley Forge:
Deadlier
Smarter
Better organized than ever before
What 3 decisions did the First Continental Congress make?
Boycott British goods
Prepare colonial militias
“An attack on 1 colony is an attack on ALL colonies.
What was King George lll Reaction to the Olive Branch Petition?
The King REJECTED the Olive Branch Petition.
What does George Washington rename as the colonies army?
George Washington took charge of the 13 colonies’ army. It was renamed the CONTINENTAL ARMY.
How did Von Steuben train the Continental Army?
Use a bayonet, fire their guns quickly, and march correctly.
Keep their camp clean to prevent disease.
Von Steuben taught Washington battlefield strategies/how to lead soldiers in large battles.
Define Battle of Monmouth:
Define Battle of Monmouth: the LARGEST battle of the American Revolution!
What did Ethan Allen say to the Patriots to win the war?
The colonists will need more cannons to win the American Revolution.”
DEFINE OLIVE BRANCH PETITION
a letter to England that was the last attempt to restore peace.
Who was Nathan Hale?
Patriot and “America’s first spy”
Describe Baron von Steuben? What was his importance/ belief?
Profession: Exiled Prussian Military Commander
Importance/Belief: “I will train the American Army to fight against the British.”
Describe General Cornwallis? What does he wish to accomplish?
The redcoats should invade the southern colonies to use the Loyalist support there.
Describe the Battle of Bunkers Hill?
The battle where the British army tried to capture the hills outside of Boston and escape.
How many parts are in the Declaration of Independence? What are the 3 sections called?
There are 3 parts:
The Preamble
The List of Complaints
The Resolution of Independence
DEFINE BATTLE OF TRENTON:
DEFINE BATTLE OF TRENTON: Washington’s surprise attack against the British on Christmas, 1776.
Describe MARQUIS DE LAFAYETT? What was his belief?
Profession: French nobleman and general in the Continental Army
Importance/Belief: “If the American Revolution is a success, then France will be inspired to have their own revolution.”
Summarize Charles Cornwallis’ Plan?
Step 1: Land another British army in the southern colonies.
Step 2: Gain Loyalist support in the Southern Colonies.
Step 3: Once they’re strong enough, the redcoats would march north and attack Washington.