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Who's aid was key in helping General Washington overtake General Cornwallis's army?
What is the French navy
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When was the battle of Lexington and Concord?
What is April 19, 1775
100
How did the British make it easier or the Oatriots to win the war?
What is the British made tactical mistakes because they initially underestimated the Patriots
100
What were the articles of confederation
What is served as the original constitution for the union of the states.
100
Define minutemen
What are soldiers in the militia who gains his name by responding to calls quickly and on short notice.
200
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?
What is it convinced the French to help the Patriots
200
The first shot fired at the Battle of Lexington is referred to as_____?
What is the shot heard round the world
200
Who aided the patriots throughout the war?
What are the French
200
What year was the articles of confederation drafted?
What is 1777
200
What type of military tactic did the Patriots use against the British?
What is guerrilla warfare
300
Why were the British able to overtake Bunker Hill?
What is the Patriots ran out of ammunition and were forced to flee.
300
After the fighting at Concord was over,where did the British and scared loyalists retreat to?
What is Boston
300
Name at least two advantages the Patriots had throughout the war.
What are: 1) the British made tactical mistakes because they initially underestimated the Patriots 2) the British misunderstood the political nature of the conflict 3) the Patriots were highly motivated and benefitted by Washington's shrewd leadership (didn't win big battles, won important ones) 4) the patriots received critical assistance from France
300
How could an article be amended
What is the consent of all states in one unanimous vote
300
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is a blank because we had no more questions!! Points for every team!!
What is your welcome.
400
Why did the General order the attack on Bunker Hill even though all of the advantages were on the Patriots side?
What is arrogance. He wanted to prove that even though the patriots had all of the advantages and the british had heavy packs on them, a trained force would be way better than the militia.
400
What British general was in charge of the soliers who were sent to Lexington and Concord?
Who is General Thomas Gage
400
Define guerrilla warfare.
What is a form of irregular warfare which uses military tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, the element of surprise, and extraordinary mobility to dominate a larger and less-mobile traditional army, or strike a vulnerable target, and withdraw almost immediately.
400
Why would having no system of federal courts be a weakness under the Articles of Confederation?
What is that there was no one to enforce the laws or determine boundaries within each law
400
What was the state ratio in order to pass laws?
What is 2/3 or 9 of the 13 states
500
What general ordered the attack on Bunker Hill?
What is General William Howe
500
Why were the British soldiers sent to Lexington and Concord?
What is to get rid of American guns and ammunition the colonists had stored in Concord and to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
500
What series of battles were the French important in winning? When did they occur?
What is the battle of Yorktown in the summer of 1781
500
Give three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
What are: 1) congress could not levy or collect taxes 2) congress was powerless to regulate interstate commerce and foreign trade 3) each state had one vote in congress regardless of its size 4) a 2/3 majority was required (9 out of 13 states) to pass laws 5) articles could only be amended if all states gave consent 6) no separate ex curative branch to enforce acts of congress 7) no system of federal courts
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How did France assist the US in the war
What is armed and clothed our soldiers, brought army navy and generals, helped pay for war, ammunition etc