Vocab
Social Contract
an agreement between the governed and their government
City and year of the meeting of the 2nd Continental Congress
Philadelphia; 1775
There was a committee of five delegates who wrote the Declaration, but one in particular gets credit. Who was this man?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were the main two countries who supplied substantial aid to the Americans?
France and Spain
First Battles of the Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Ally
a nation that supports another nation in a common effort, such as fighting war
Which colony declined an invitation to the first CC but was in attendance for the 2nd?
Georgia
The official date and year associated with the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776
Who was the leader of the French Navy?
Rochambeau
British General Cornwallis surrenders to George Washington; last major battle of the war
Battle of Yorktown
Natural Rights
rights common to everyone; you are born with them
Name the three documents we have discussed that were created by the 2nd CC
Articles of Confederation; Declaration of Independence; Olive Branch Petition
What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life. Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Who was the young French soldier who provided personal financial support to the Americans? George Washington took him under his wing.
Lafayette
Patriot Victory that was the turning point of the war; France decided to ally with the Americans after this victory
Battle of Saratoga
Mercenary
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
This document was the original Constitution of the United States. It served as the founding document of our governmental setup.
Articles of Confederation
The number of grievances in the Declaration
26
What were the main two contributions made by Von Steuben at Valley Forge?
He made Valley Forge more sanitary and trained the Continental troops through the winter
Patriot victories at the end of 1776/beginning of 1777 that renewed the spirits of the Continental Army
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
Treason
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by trying to kill the ruler or overthrow the government
“The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American."
Who said this at the 1st CC?
Patrick Henry
Name the 4 parts of the Declaration
Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, Grievances, Statement of Independence/Resolution
What year was the Treaty of Alliance between France and the US signed?
1778
Who did the Continental Army fight at Trenton and why were they able to win?
German Hessians; it was a surprise attack in the winter