Geography
The Battle of Yorktown was a patriot success because the French Navy attacked from the ____ and the Continental Army attacked from the ______.
water/land
The term "inalienable rights" refers to rights that people get due to _____
Just being alive
This was the final battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Blue Licks
Women supported the fight for independence by ______.
Working as spies, soldiers, and boycotting
This document stated the 13 colonies intention to be fully seperate from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
The Continental Army sought control of Breed's Hill for this advantage.
visibility (of the towns and of approaching enemies)
Consent of the governed is a democratic principle stating the _______ gets power from the _______.
Government -- people/citizens
This battle is where the famous "shot heard round the world" was fired.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord (Lexington)
This group of soldiers was promised freedom after the war.
African American/enslaved people
This famous pamphlet used simple, clear language to convince colonists to fight for independence.
Common Sense
When the Continental Army used "hit and run" warfare and guerilla tactics to fight the British they were able to hide and escape because ______
Continentals hid in the woods/ they used the landscape
What is the meaning of "equality before the law"?
Each citizen must be treated equally by the law.
This is the battle of British surrender and the end of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown
This group fought alongside the British in the Battle of Blue Licks.
Native Americans/Indians
The 2nd Continental Congress sent this last request for peace to King George III
The Olive Branch Petition
The British formed blockades that cut American colonies off from goods delivered by _____.
Sea/water/ships
The so-called "inalienable rights" say ____, ____, and ________
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
General Washington and his forces crossed the Delaware River to fight in this battle December 26,1776.
The Battle of Trenton
This country supported the Continental Army with supplies, a navy, and eventually soldiers.
France
This was the first constitution of the United States.
The Articles of Confederation
What can citizens do because of the right to alter or abolish the government?
make changes or get rid of the government
This battle is considered the turning point of the war because it convinced allies to join the American cause.
The Battle of Saratoga
Yet another county with a fight against England who supported patriots with funding.
Spain