This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
Battle of Yorktown.
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What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris of 1783
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Who was the French nobleman who volunteered to serve in Washington's army? He used his money to buy warm clothes for his soldiers.
Marquis de Lafayette
200
What is a professional soldier hired to fight for a foreign country?
mercenary
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This battle was a terrible defeat for the Americans. They had to surrender most of their SOUTHERN army.
Battle of Charles Town
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What happened to many Loyalists after the war?
They left. Between 60,000 and 100,000 Loyalists left the United States. Many went to Canada were they created new towns.
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Who was the British general who was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?
Lord Cornwallis
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What is a country that agrees to help another country achieve a common goal?
ally
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This is not a battle, but it is a place where soldiers camped and recovered during one winter. Conditions were harsh, but General Washington stayed with his men.
Valley Forge
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Who lost more soldiers in the war? (Americans or British)
Americans
25,700 died
1,400 missing
8,200 wounded
British - 10,000 died
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Who was the naval officer who won a victory at sea against the British? His famous quote is, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
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What are small bands of fighters who weaken the enemy with surprise raids and hit-and-run attacks
guerrillas
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These battles were a turning point in the war. They caused European nations to consider giving the Americans support. Also, after these battles, Benedict Arnold became a traitor to the American Army.
Battles of Saratoga
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Whatare the four reasons the Americans who the war?
1. better leadership
2. foreign aid (help from other countries)
3. better knowledge of the land
4. more motivated
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Who was a 14 year-old African American sailor? He chose to go to prison rather then betray his country.
James Forten
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these people are opposed to war
pacifists
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This American victory took place on Christmas. Washington and his troops surprised and defeated the Hessians after crossing the Delaware River.
Battle of Trenton
500
Name at least 3 of the 6 terms inclused in the treaty of Paris.
1. The U.S. is an independent nation.
2. The land boundaries were established. (West to the Mississippi River)
3. right to fish off Canada's Atlantic coast
4. Each side would pay its debts to the other
5. Property was to be retuned to Loyalists