Events Leading to War
Who was the leader of England during the Revolution?
King George III
Who was the leader of the Patriot army?
George Washington
The British army was the _____________ in the world.
Which country agreed to supply weapons and loan money to the Patriot army?
France
What does "volunteer" mean?
Someone who joins because they want to.
Describe the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists disguised as Native Americans snuck onto a boat and dumped tea into the harbor in protest of taxes.
True or False: The Patriot army was well-trained and very experienced.
FALSE: The Patriot army was made up of volunteers.
True or False: The British had many more soldiers than the Patriots and they were more well-trained.
TRUE
What was the last big battle of the war that the Patriots won?
Battle of Yorktown
What does "strategy" mean?
A plan of action
Describe the Boston Massacre.
British soldiers and colonists were fighting, a gun fired and some innocent people died in the fighting.
What was a major problem for the Patriot army?
They had little money to buy weapons, supplies, and to train soldiers.
What did the British army offer to slaves who fought for them?
They offered them their freedom in exchange for fighting.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
Because France declared war on Britain and sent troops and ships to help the colonists.
Who are "mercenaries"?
Paid soldiers from other countries
Why did the King continue to impose taxes on the colonists?
England was in debt and needed to make money, the King was upset at the colonists for rebelling.
Describe at least two ways women helped the Patriot army.
Army nurses, brought food to soldiers, fixed uniforms, dressed as men to fight, spies
What was a major problem for the British army?
They were less motivated to win because they were not defending their homeland and freedom, it was just a job.
What was the document that officially ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
What is a "Revolution"?
A forceful overthrow of a government
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To tell the King that colonists wanted independence AND why they wanted independence.
Used surprise attacks and then retreated, also had sharpshooters hide in the woods
Describe the British army's war strategy?
They wanted to fight an offensive war, take over cities, and meet their enemies face-to-face.
Name at least two terms of the Treaty of Paris.
-England recognized U.S. as an independent nation
-England gave U.S. more land
-U.S. promised to give rights and property back to Loyalists
What is a "treaty"?
An agreement where countries agree to follow certain rules