Pre-Declaration
Where did the first shots of the American Revolution take place?
Lexington and Concord
This was Washington’s surprise victory on Dec. 26, 1776.
Battle of Trenton
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were colonists called if they supported British rule?
Loyalist
What tactic involved ambushes and hit-and-run attacks?
Guerrilla warfare
This man accompanied William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott, alerting the colonists on the night of April 18, 1775, that the British were approaching.
Who was Paul Revere
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
It convinced France to join the war as an ally of the Americans.
What rights does the Declaration say all men are born with?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What were colonists called if they supported independence?
Patriots
What region of America was most known for guerrilla tactics?
The Southern colonies
What was the result of the Battle of Bunker (Breed’s) Hill?
The British won but suffered heavy losses; it showed colonial forces could fight effectively.
Why were the Battles of Trenton and Princeton important for American morale?
They were surprise victories that raised patriot spirits and encouraged reenlistment.
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Britain
What were some reasons colonists stayed loyal to Britain?
Fear of war, loyalty to the king, economic ties to Britain, or distrust of radical changes.
Who was the famous guerrilla fighter from South Carolina?
Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox”
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important even though the colonists lost?
It boosted colonial confidence and morale.
How did The Battle of Kings Mountain contribute to the British defeat in the South?
(Patrick Ferguson)
It destroyed a loyalist force and boosted patriot momentum in the South.
How did the Declaration influence future democratic movements?
It inspired future revolutions and democratic ideals around the world.
What divisions did the war cause within families and communities?
Families and communities were often split; some fought each other over loyalty.
Why did guerrilla warfare make it hard for the British to win the South?
|British forces were unprepared for fast, irregular attacks in unfamiliar terrain.
How did these early battles affect colonial unity and resistance?
They united many colonists in support of rebellion and encouraged formation of a Continental Army.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
British General Cornwallis surrendered, ending major fighting in the war.
What were the main grievances listed in the Declaration?
Taxation without representation, dissolving colonial governments, quartering troops, and other abuses of power.
How were Loyalists treated after the war ended?
Many were harassed, lost property, or fled back to England or to British territories like Canada.
Compare guerrilla tactics with traditional European battle tactics.
Guerrilla tactics used surprise and speed in forests, while European tactics involved formal, large battles and lines.