Who's Who
Who assisted in the survival of Valley Forge by caring for the troops by feeding, clothing, and caring for the soldiers.
Martha Washington
What is the first section of the DOI called and what did it say?
Preamble (Beginning section of the document) or introduction: this discussed the need to end the political partnership with Britain.
What were the potential consequences for the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?
They could be hung as traitors
What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?
They wanted freedom from slavery
What was the end result of Yorktown?
The war ended and it led to the Treaty of Paris
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What is the 4th section of the DOI?
Conclusions- States our independence from Britain (we are an independent country) and would NOT follow British rule.
What are some examples of difficulties Americans faced during wartime?
Destruction, Inflation. and profiteering
What are the TWO major points of the Treaty of Paris?
*Britain recognizes that the 13 colonies are FREE and independent
*Boundaries change to allow US to expand westward
What was the code word at the Battle of Yorktown that allowed the Patriots knew when it was time to charge the redoubts?
Rouchambeau
Paul Revere and _________________ played a major role in warning the Patriots that the British were coming.
Williams Dawes
What are the unalienable rights afforded to us by the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What event led to the first shots being fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord?
The attempt by the British to seize colonial military stores.
Who were the representatives at the Treaty of Paris (for both sides)
US: John Jay, Ben Franklin, and John Adams
Britain: King Geroge III and David Hartley
*Did the events of Valley Forge make a difference in the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
The soldiers become trained militia. This training plus lifting their morale allows colonists to gain confidence. Led by George Washington they leave Valley Forge determined to end the war.
Who surrenders to Washington and Rochambeau, ending the Revolutionary War?
Charles Cornwallis
What are Grievances (list of wrongdoings or complaints)
*Taxation without representation
*Colonists were not self-governing
*Britain controlled trade
*Quartering Act and sending troops during a time of peacefulness.
What action taken by the Second Continental Congress shows they were hoping to avoid war?
Olive Branch Petition
Which task did women commonly accomplish on the war front?
Cared for soldiers, feed them, cared for wounded (think Martha Washington).
*Who are the key leaders involved at Valley Forge (at least TWO) specifically telling me how they impacted the soldiers' lives at Valley Forge?
Friedrich von Steuben: trains cavalry, taught soldiers to march, fight, use bayonets (GIVES THEM DISCIPLINE)
Martha Washington: works to help soldiers quality of life
George Washington: leader of the army trains them
Layfette: French liason
Who was the first person to sign the DOI and WHY?
John Hancock: wanted to give all the delegates confidence to sign (by signing they were all becoming traitors).
What does the 2nd part of the DOI state? Be specific as to what that means.
Colonists’ Ideas on Government
*Discussed the importance of natural rights: rights that belong to all people from birth.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
People form governments to protect their natural rights and liberties. These are considered unalienable rights: the rights to be free and to choose how to live- CANNOT be taken away by the government.
Pick one battle and explain the major events of that battle
Responses with vary
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the colonies needed to do what?
Had no obligation to remain under British rule.
*What were the struggles that Continental Army was facing at Valley Forge?
Cold, wet, and snowy conditions and soldiers without shoes, blankets, not space and food shortage lead to diseases like small poxes, typhoid fever, and pneumonia- many soldiers did not survive the winter (lost 2,500 soldiers)