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Declaration of Independence
Generals
Effects and Aftermath of the Revolution
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Vocabulary
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Life, liberty and... (according to the Declaration of Independence)
The pursuit of happiness
100
This general commanded the American troops during the Revolutionary War.
Who is George Washington?
100
What was the peace treaty signed by Britain and America?
Treaty of Paris
100
Where did Washington's troops defeat the British, causing the British to decide the war was too costly to continue?
Yorktown, VA
100
Define ambush
A surprise attack
200
Name a grievance against the British stated in the Declaration of Independence.
Determined by Amanda
200
This commander spent the winter of 1777-78 occupying Philadelphia
Who is General Howe?
200
Name one revolution directly influenced by the American Revolution
Check with Amanda
200
What group of people, specifically talked about in class, remained Neutral through the Revolutionary War?
The Quakers
200
Define guerilla warfare
Hit and run technique of fighting in war, fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics like sudden ambushes
300
The Declaration of Independence was approved by delegates on this date.
What is July 4, 1776?
300
This British general was very fond of the finer things in life; fancy food, clothes, and luxuries that ultimately led to his downfall.
Who is Burgoyne?
300
Name a revolution directly influenced by the American Revolution.
Check with Amanda
300
According to the Declaration of Independence, where do rights come from?
Creator, or occur naturally
300
Define inflation
What is taking more and more money to buy the same amount of goods
400
This thinker greatly influenced Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Locke?
400
This British general was involved in the Battle of Yorktown, where he was defeated by American and French troops.
Who is Cornwallis?
400
What did the British agree to do, according to the peace treaty?
Remove all troops from the American territory
400
Why did Southern states push for a ban on African American enlistment?
Fear of slave revolts that would jeopardize their economic livelihood
400
Define Hessian
A paid German soldier fighting for Great Britain
500
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments exist to do what?
What is to protect natural rights?
500
This French general commanded more troops in the Revolutionary War than Washington.
Who is Comte de Rochambeau?
500
What did the Americans agree to do according to the peace treaty? Must name two!
Repay debts owed by Americans and Congress would advise states that property taken from Loyalists be returned to them.
500
Name two advantages the British had over the Americans at the beginning of the Revolutionary War
-Wealth of worldwide empire -Largest Navy in the world -Professionally trained Army
500
Define blockade
To cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country's ports