Terms & Spies
What was a Patriot?
Someone who supported the cause of American independence
How did Washington win the Battle of Trenton?
Crossed the Delaware on Christmas night, surprised the Hessians early on the 26th, who still were in bed with hangovers
Where did Washington build a winter camp for his army in 1777-78?
Valley Forge
When General Cornwallis tried to engage and American army (led by Lafayette) in battle, who had the decidedly larger army?
Cornwallis
In the Declaration of Independence, what person did Thomas Jefferson blame for all of the offenses against the American colonies?
King George III
As a spy, what did Nathan Hale attempt to do?
Smuggle plans of NYC's fortifications out to the Americans
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Did Washington win or lose at New York City?
Why was it hard for Continental Congress to raise money to pay for the war?
They couldn't raise taxes
How did Cornwallis lose at Yorktown? (2 parts)
Trapped by Washington coming by land, the French fleet coming by sea
What member of the Sons of Liberty produced a picture of the Boston Massacre, which he labeled "The Bloody Massacre?"
Paul Revere
How did Arnold attempt to betray his country?
Giving fortification plans of the fort at West Point to the British
What happened at the Battle of Cowpens, and in what movie scene was it recreated?
American militia were used to deceive the British into charging into battle, who were then surrounded. Great American victory. Last battle scene in "The Patriot"
How did Continental Congress ultimately become successful at financing the war?
How far west was the original border of the U.S.A., as agreed upon in the treaty between England and the U.S.A.?
The Mississippi River
What British general tried to conquer the southern colonies as he thought he'd get more loyalist support there?
Charles Cornwallis
What was a Loyalist?
An American colonist who supported England during the war for independence
Why was Arnold's assault on Quebec City a failure?
He went up the Kennebec River, then wilderness during the winter to reach Quebec, lost half his men/supplies
What challenges did Washington face at his army camp in the winter of 77-78?
Cold, disease, no shoes, (leading to death)
How did Cornwallis end up on the coast of VA?
He went there to wait for supplies after chasing LaFayette's army
What lawyer defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
Why was Benedict Arnold tempted to betray his country? (give both reasons)
He had gone into debt to please his new, "spoiled" wife, He was underpaid by Continental Congress for all of his service to the U.S.
What was the turning point battle of the war, AND what two events actually caused it to be the turning point?
Saratoga. The British surrendered 6,000 men, the French recognized the US as a nation
What was one way Continental Congress tried to raise money for the war, but failed?
printing money
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What treaty ended the Revolutionary War, and in what year?
Which three Americans negotiated the treaty with England to end the war?
John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams