the French Alliance
This battle convinced the French it was worth supporting the colonies in their war against Britain
The Battle of Saratoga
He led the Continental forces at Charleston and was forced to surrender over 5,000 troops when his position became untenable.
General Benjamin Lincoln
He led the American forces at Yorktown
General George Washington
The Treaty of Paris was signed in this year
1783
The Articles were drafted in this year and fully ratified in this year
1777 & 1781
The Founding Father most responsible for convincing France to ally itself with the colonies
Benjamin Franklin
The battle lasted from this month to this month in the year 1780
March to May
The primary contribution of the French Navy to the battle
They blockaded the area, preventing British reinforcements from reaching Yorktown
Britain's primary concession in the treaty
they recognized American independnece
Americans were primarily concerned about the danger of this, when implementing a central government
Abuse of Power
The most significant type of military intervention offered by the French during the war
Naval Support
The most significant military advantage the British enjoyed at Charleston
they outnumbered the Continental army 3 to 1
This Founding Father led American forces in the storming of key British outer defenses, a pivotal turning point in the battle
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name the point of attack
Colonel Alexander Hamilton
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Redoubt 10
These three individuals represented the US in the negotiations
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay
This was the main legal issue which caused states like Maryland to delay ratification of the Articles
Land Rights granted certain states under colonial charters
A French military officer who played a crucial part in the war
DAILY DOUBLE!
Their main contribution
Marquis de Lafayette, Comte de Rochambeau, or Admiral de Grasse
The name of the British plan to regain control of the Southern Colonies and advance on New England from the South
the Southern Strategy
The primary strategic importance of Yorktown to both American and British forces
The city sat at a key point at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, the largest inland waterway on the east coast
As part of the concessions of the Treaty, Britain ceded to the US all land between Florida and Canada, and between the Atlantic Ocean and this river
the Mississippi River
the Articles granted the national government the power to declare war, but not this other basic military power
Maintain a standing military
The name and year of the treaty which formalized the relationship between France and the US during the war
The Treaty of Alliance 1778
The nickname given to of Francis Marion, a militia leader and officer in the Continental Army due to his guerrilla warfare tactics and ability to evade British forces.
the "Swamp Fox"
He declined to attend the surrender ceremony due to "illness"
General Cornwallis
As part of the terms of the treaty, Americans were granted the right to do this in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Fish
When it became clear the Articles of Confederation were insufficient, this body was organized to discuss changes
the Annapolis Convention