True/False
The conditions at Valley Forge were safe for everyone. Soldiers, women and children.
FALSE- the conditions were horrible
To sign up for military duty
Enlist
African Americans helped the war effort by working as:
blacksmiths, cooks, soldiers
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
The patriots had a large and strong Navy
FALSE- the patriots originally didn't have a Navy
Person who betrays his or her country
Traitor
This was a major turning point in the war- it also proved that the British were wrong to think it would be an easy win for them
Saratoga
The introduction to the Declaration of Independence:
Preamble
The List of Grievances was a record of formal complaints against the Native Americans and Colonists.
FALSE- it was a record of formal complaints against King George III and Britain.
Units of troops on horseback
Cavalry
This ended the war and drew the boundaries of the new U.S.A
Treaty of Paris
What was Common Sense and what was the purpose of it?
It was a pamphlet- the purpose was to persuade more colonists to join the Patriots' fight for freedom
The Father of the American Navy was John Paul Jones
True
Person not in the military
Civilian
Cold, snowy, little food/water, living in tents. These were the conditions of what location during the war?
Valley Forge
Richard Henry Lee introduced a _____________, or formal statement of opinion
resolution
George Washingtons Farewell Address was him announcing he was going on a long vacation
False
Fighter who works as part of a small band to make hit and run attacks
Guerrilla
Who did most Native Americans side with and why?
The British- they didn't want more settlers moving west onto their land
Why were the Americans able to win independence? (4 main reasons)
1. Geography- Home field advantage
2. Patriotic Spirit- fighting for a new nation; soldiers stayed in the army for years despite the financial and personal burden
3. Skilled Leadership- George Washington led the troops through war with great knowledge and courage
4. Help From Abroad- Soldiers, money and weapons from other countries such as France, Spain & Netherlands