Lesson 1
Colonists who wanted independence were called
patriots
Many wealthy Americans were Loyalists because
they thought war would hurt their business
What happened when Washington and his soldiers attacked the German mercenaries in Trenton?
The Americans won the battle and took almost 1,000 prisoners
Why did the British army invade the South?
They thought there were more Loyalists in the South to help them.
What was the name of the pamphlet that convinced many colonists to support independence?
Common Sense
Many African Americans were Patriots because...
some were offered freedom if they became Patriot soldiers
What happened because of the American victory at Saratoga?
France sent money, soldiers and navy to help the Americans
Who was the famous Patriot traitor who secretly changed sides?
Benedict Arnold
Which famous American wrote much of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Some American Indians helped the British because
they wanted the British to win and stop American settlers from taking land
What other countries helped the Americans in the war?
Spain, the Netherlands, and Russia
Why didn't the British ships in New York help Cornwallis in Yorktown?
the British could not defeat the French navy?
The Declaration of Independence said that King George
tried to take away rights and force taxes on the colonies
What did inflation do to the prices of food, clothing, and supplies during the war?
the prices went up
This Timeline shows that...
Washington's army was at Valley Forge after the Battle of Saratoga.
In which state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
Virginia
What did the Declaration of Independence say?
People have the right to live, the right to be free, and the right to seek happiness
Congress passed a law to stop store owners and farmers from
not selling their goods and waiting for the prices to go higher
Which event continued into 1178?
Washington's army was at Valley Forge
On what date did Cornwallis and his army surrender?
October 19