Vocabulary
The British colonies from North America that declared independence in 1776 which included:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, the province of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, South Carolina, and Virginia
Thirteen Colonies
Colonial militias prepared to mobilize and fight the British with a minute's notice.
Minutemen
German mercenaries hired by Great Britain to put down the American rebellion.
Hessians
The Virginia port where British General Cornwallis surrendered to American Forces.
Yorktown
The first American money was called ________.
Continental currency.
North Carolina's declaration of rebellion against Great Britain
Mecklenburg Resolves
________ is the Commander in Chief of the first Continental Army in June 15, 1777
George Washington
which of the following was not a result of the Dunmore Proclamation?
a. Enslaved people joined Dumore to fight for the British
B. A majority of enslaved people in the colonies won their freedom.
C. Patriot forces increased their commitment to independence.
B. A majority of enslaved people in the colonies won their freedom.
What battle turned the tide of war in favor of the Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
Which of the following is not true of a republic?
A. A republic has no hereditary ruling class
B. A republic is governed by monarch and the royal officials he or she appoints.
c. A republic relies on the principle of popular sovereignty.
B. A republic is governed by monarch and the royal officials he or she appoints.
Republicanism
How did British General Thomas Gage attempt to deal with the uprising in Massachusetts in 1774?
He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents
Which city served as the base the base for British operations for most of the war?
New York
Which American general is responsible for improving the American military position in the South
Nathaniel Greene.
Which of the following is not one of the tasks women performed during the Revolution?
A. Holding government offices
B . Maintaining Their homesteads
C. Feeding, quartering, and nursing soldiers
A. Holding government offices
The practice of allowing the citizens of a state or territory to decide issues based on the principle of majority rule
Popular Sovereignty
What was one of the most important document written in 1776 that revealed a fundamental contradiction of the American Revolution? Quote an idea from the document that revealed a fundamental contradiction and explain why.
The Declaration of Independence. That "all men are created equal" was a fundamental contradiction because one-fifth of the population in 17776 was enslaved.
Describe the British strategy in the early years of the war and explain whether or not it exceeded.
One of the strategies the British used was isolation of New England colonies. It was successful in taking Philadelphia and New York.
How did George Washington's Military tactics help him to achieve success?
While most battles were fought during summer, he fought during December of 1776 against Hessians in Trenton as they celebrated Christmas and it was the same tactics used in the Battle of Princeton.
Which of the following statements best represents the division between Patriots and Loyalists?
A. Most American colonists were Loyalists, who wanted independence, those wanted to remain part of the British Empire, and those who were neutral.
B. American colonists were divided among those who wanted independence, those who wanted to remain part of the British Empire, and those who were neutral.
B. American colonists were divided among those who wanted independence, those who wanted to remain part of the British Empire, and those who were neutral.
The Decree signed by Lord Dunmore, The Royal Governor of Virginia, which proclaimed that any enslaved or indentured servants who fought on the side of the British would be rewarded with their freedom.
Dunmore's Proclamation
What are the main arguments that Thomas Paine makes in his pamphlet Common Sense? Why was this pamphlet so popular?
Paine rejected the basis of Monarchy. He believed that the creation of an American Republic based on Republicanism and philosophy in which appointed representatives in government must place the good and community above themselves was necessary for the colonists
Explain why Washington's winter at Valley Forge was the lowest point for the American forces. Of eleven thousand men that encamped at Valley Forge, what were the causes of death?
A lack of supplies weakened the men and disease took a heavy toll. Men died from diseases, hunger, and starvation
Describe the British strategy and its results.
The British strategy was to move the military to the South towards more loyalists in which they hoped Slaves and Natives would increase military size. Additionally, they got Charleston, but Nathaniel Greene came in the rule of the Southern Continental Army. Thus, Greene set a foundation for the final battle at Yorktown, Virginia.
How did most Loyalists view themselves as? What were the views towards rebels who opposed the British Empire?
Many Loyalists were royal officials and merchants with extensive business ties to Great Britain, who viewed themselves as the rightful and just defender of the British Constitution. Many of them resented local business and political rivals who supported the Revolution, viewing the rebels as hypocrites and schemers who selfishly used the break with the Empire to increase their fortunes.