Vocabulary
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
What is treason?
Commander of Continental Army who inspired troops, his leadership was a key advantage in the victory over British
Who is George Washington?
Year the Declaration of Independence was signed
What is 1776?
The battle that showed that the Continual Army could stand up to the British
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War
Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control.
What is tyranny?
Author of Common Sense and The Crisis; influenced the Declaration of Independence and encouraged the fight for freedom.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
successful surprise attack that boosted the morale of the Continental Army; captured a large force of mercenaries
What is the Battle of Trenton and Princeton?
described as the "shot heard round the world" because the world was discussing the uprising against the most powerful nation
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
What is a mercenary?
American spy caught behind British lines and condemned to death. Said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Who is Nathan Hale?
To Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was an act . . .
What is treason?
The last major battle of the war; aided by the French; Britain surrendered
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
a key group that joined the Continental Army because they hoped independence would lead to the end of slavery
the use of hit-and-run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular forces operating in territory controlled by a hostile, regular force
What is guerilla warfare?
Nicknamed the Swamp Fox, he used guerilla warfare tactics in the South to defeat British troops.
Who is Francis Marion?
4 parts of the DOI - introduction, explanation of rights, resolution to dissolve political bonds, and . . .
What is a list of grievances?
Important victory in the south using guerilla tactics; resulted in a British loss and weakened their army
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
A difficult time for Washington’s troops; eventually received supplies and training; showed the Patriots ability to persevere
What is Valley Forge?
An official statement of a complaint about something believed to be wrong or unfair
What is a grievance?
Spokesperson for American independence, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Served 6 terms as governor of Virginia.
Who is Patrick Henry?
The DOI justified the break with Britain because the government should protect our rights and the King was not, giving us the right to alter or abolish the government. This is a key theory called . . .
What is social contract?
the turning point of the war; demoralized Britain and encouraged other nations, such as France, to ally with the Americans
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Washington read this essay to his troops to motivate them and renew the patriot cause
What is The Crisis?