Influences of the
Revolution
Revolution
Why were the colonists opposed to taxation by the British?
No taxation without representation in British Parliament.
What were the first battles of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
Name one disadvantage the American colonists had against the British.
militia groups weren't trained / no navy/ smaller army/ less experienced/ poorly armed
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill viewed as too costly for the British?
The British loss more soldiers, and it proved that the Americans could stand toe to toe with the Redcoats.
Who helped bring order and hygiene to the Camp at Valley Forge?
Baron Von Steuben
What was a result of the Battle of Brooklyn? Which city did the British end up controlling?
British won the battle. New York City
What was the last major Battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
What was the pamphlet "Common Sense" about?
It laid out the argument for why the American colonies should become independent from Great Britain.
Name 2 examples of spy tactics used during the Revolutionary War.
ciphers / intercepted letters
/ hidden letters / invisible ink / mask letters
Why is Phillis Wheatley an important historical figure?
She was the first African American and only the 3rd women to have a book published.
She showed her support for George Washington through letters and writings.
How did George Washington and his troops escape to Manhattan during the Battle of Brooklyn?
George Washington escaped in the middle of the night under the cover of a fog/rainstorm.
What did the Battle of Trenton and Princeton do for the Americans?
Increased morale of American soldiers and confirmed that George Washington was the right man to lead them.
Whose philosophical writings influenced the ideals of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
How is the Battle of Trenton an example of guerilla warfare?
George Washington led an attack on Christmas night, which countries did not do at that time.
What was Benedict Arnold Plan for betraying the Continental Army? How would it have allowed the British to win the war?
Benedict Arnold tried to give up West Point. Control of West Point would of allowed British to split New England from the rest of the colonies.
What were two hardships the colonists faced at Valley Forge?
smallpox outbreak
typhoid and pneumonia outbreak
lack of supplies/ clothing
fire water (flour and water)
What battle is considered the turning point of the Revolution?
Who joins the war after this battle?
The Battle of Saratoga.
France decides to join the war.
What were the 4 principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
1.equality
2.unalienable rights
3.the consent of the governed
4.the right to alter or abolish government
What was the American strategy for winning the Revolutionary War?
To outlast the British, wait until they viewed the cost of the war as being too high.
Name two ways in which Marquis de Lafayette supported the American Revolution.
Was a close commander and friend under George Washington.
Brought 6,000 soldiers from France to America.
Fought in the Battle of Yorktown.
Used his own money to help fund the army.
Why did the British allow horrible conditions inside the prison ships?
British wanted to impress American soldiers into joining the British Navy.
What was the 2nd Continental Congress?
Name two things they accomplished.
The Second Continental Congress was the governing body of the colonies during the Revolutionary War.
Signed Declaration of Independence / started printing money / conducted relationships with foreign nations/ made George Washington commander of the army