Battles
Where was the Batte of Trenton?
It was in Trenton, New Jersey.
Who wrote the first draft?
Benjamin Franklin
Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?
Paris, France.
When/where was the French Alliance?
after the battle of saratoga.
What word is Benedict Arnold commonly coincided with?
The word: Traitor
Who won the Battle of Bunkerhill?
The British
Who was one of the writers?
John Dickinson.
What happened?
Granted U.S. significant western territory/Ended American revolutionary war
When was the French Alliance?
Febuary 6, 1778
Where and when did Benedict Arnold surrender?
He surrendered at West Point in 1780.
What type of defeat was the Battle of Yorktown classified as?
A decisive defeat.
What can the federal government do?
Coin money and negotiate foreign powers.
Why is this important?
Established boundaries of new country/Marked birth of U.S.
Who was in the French Alliance?
Benjamin Franklin and King Luis.
How was Benedict Arnold important?
Even though he was a traitor, he was still crucial to many colonists' victories and he also secured France as an ally.
Why was the Battle of Lexington and Concord important?
It was the war that set off the American Revolution.
What can't the federal government do?
Tax and enforce laws.
What are some official terms/outcomes?
Recognized U.S. Independence.
Where did the Spanish alliance happen?
Trenton NJ and Deleware River.
How was Benedict Arnold caught?
Andre was caught first, but because Andre had the papers for Benedict's treason, they found him.
Why was the Battle of Saratogo important?
It was a turning point for the Colonists because they defeated the British and encouraged France to ally with them.
Why was the Articles of Confederation written?
It was written because the authorities felt America needed more government power.
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
September 3, 1783
Why was the French Alliance important?
Bought critical financial support and essential war material to the American army.
How did Benedict Arnold betray the colonists?
He sided with the colonists at first, then secretly had negotiations with the British in return for money.