Important Battles
The Battle of Lexington and Concord showed what?
The colonists had a chance at fighting the Redcoats.
Common Sense stated the colonist should do what?
The colonists should refuse to be under British control.
What was the main turning point in the War?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Second Continental Congress appointed who as their leader?
George Washington
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Boston
Who was the first to sign the Treaty of Alliance with the colonies?
The French
This battle, fought in New York, resulted in the Continental Army suffering significant loss and losing the city of New York.
The Battle of Long Island
Why did African Americans agree to sign up and fight in the war?
They hoped after the war slavery would come to an end and those in slavery would be freed.
Why was physical geography important in the Battle of Yorktown?
The British were trapped on the Yorktown Peninsula and could not escape on land or by sea.
The Declaration of Independence is divided into a preamble and three main sections. The first main section discussed what?
General ideas about rights, society, and government.
General Cornwallis surrendered to the colonists after what battle?
The Battle of Yorktown
What did Valley Forge lack?
Adequate supplies, healthcare, heat, uniforms/boots
In December of 1776, George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and won during what battle?
The Battle of Trenton
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce independence from Britain.
During the Battle of Cowpens, General Nathaniel Greene was effective because of what?
His three line rotation formation that allowed for continuing firing on the enemy.
List the reasons the colonists won the American Revolution.
1. Strong leadership.
2. National pride/ an urge to fight.
3. Familiar with the land.
4. Received aid from foreign alliances.
Britain lost the Battle of Saratoga. Why?
They lacked communication, didn't know the terrain, the weather was unpredictable, and reinforcements never showed.
What did the Treaty of Paris state?
1. America was an independent nation.
2. The United States would now extend to the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, and the northern border of Florida.
3. Spain would gain control of Florida.
How did the Americans win the Revolutionary War?
The Americans won because they had strong leaders, valued patriotism, were familiar with the terrain, and had support from France.
Why did the French agree to help the colonists?
They had a common enemy, the French wanted revenge for the French and Indian War, and the French wanted to gain more land.