Lesson 4
Name the vocabulary word:
someone who betrays his or her country
traitor
After reading about John and Abigail Adam's letters, what did you learn about their relationship?
They respected each other and Abigail felt comfortable sharing her ideas with her powerful husband.
Vocabulary
an obstacle preventing the movement of people or goods
blockade
Name the vocabulary word:
increase the cost of goods and services
inflation
Who risked their life to help the American cause by spying against the British, posing as a servant to Lord Cornwallis, and helped America win the Battle of Yorktown?
Vocabulary Word
to discuss and bargain for a solution
negotiate
Name the women of the Revolution with how they supported the war.
recorded and wrote letters about the events of the Revolution, informing everyone
Mercy Otis Warren & Hannah Winthrop
Printing more money turned out to be a bad idea for Congress because
when there is more money in circulation, the less it is worth. People couldn't use the money to buy much of anything.
Why did Cornwallis surrender?
He couldn't get food for his men. He likely surrendered before his army started to die from starvation.
Name the woman of the Revolution with how they supported the war.
wrote poetry that inspired many people
Phillis Wheatley
Why were profiteering laws difficult to enforce?
It was done behind the scenes and it was difficult to identify and persecute people.
Which of the following had to happen before the war could officially end?
The remainder of British troops had to leave the United States. The 2 sides had to negotiate a formal surrender.
Name the woman of the Revolution with how they supported the war.
carried pitchers of water to men on the battlefield, took place at her husbands cannon when he was exhausted
Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)
Which countries benefited from the Peace of Paris where the United States gained independence and all 3 nations gained territory?
United States, France, and Spain