What advantages did the Patriots have as the war began?

Owned weapons, expert marksmen, defending homes + leadership

Why did some African-American Patriots hope the Revolution would end slavery?

The Declaration stated that, 'All men are created equal'

Why did the Americans win the Revolutionary War?

All the mentioned reasons are why the Americans won

Colonists who favored leaving Great Britain

Person that betrays their country

Why did some slaves escape to the British?

Promised freedom for fighting for the King

How did the Continental Army come through the winter at Valley Forge?

Drilled by Baron von Steuben, became a professional army

What advantages did the British have as the war began?

Best navy, expertly trained and some colonial support

Explain the results of the Battle of Saratoga

Major victory for Patriots, turning point in the war

Describe the main points of the Treaty of Paris

Britain recognized America as an independent country

Why was General Cornwallis forced to surrender at Yorktown?

Surrounded by enemies on land, sea + running low on supplies

What actions did Congress take to make the final break with Britain?

Appointed committee to draft the Declaration of Independence

Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain

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What advantages did the Patriots have as the war began?
Far from homes, vulnerable to attacks from other colonists
Owned weapons, expert marksmen, defending homes + leadership
Poorly organized, untrained, little gunpowder, few troops
Best navy, expertly trained and some colonial support
2
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Ethan Allen
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
3
In 1775, the first major battle of the Revoltution
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
4
Army of citizens who serve during a time of emergency
Siege
Militia
Guerrilla
5
French leader who led American forces during the Revolutionary War
George III
Marquis de Lafayette
Benedict Arnold
Louis XVI
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Final battle of the Revolution; 1781 victory in Virginia forced British to surrender
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
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Why did some African-American Patriots hope the Revolution would end slavery?
Plantation owners realize it was cheaper to pay poor workers
Automobile was invented, slavery was no longer in vogue
The Declaration stated that, 'All men are created equal'
Founding Fathers promised freedom
8
Why did the Americans win the Revolutionary War?
All the mentioned reasons are why the Americans won
Americans were spread over a vast area
Americans knew the best routes and places to fight
British were thousands of miles from their home
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Was in charge of the Continental Army
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Ethan Allen
10
In 1777, first major American victory of the Revolution, ended British threat to New England
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
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Define: Patriot
Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
Person that betrays their country
Colonists who favored leaving Great Britain
Troops for hire
12
Which part of the Declaration does the 13 colonies actually declare independence?
The Preamble
The Third and final part
The Second Part
The first part
13
Define: Traitor
Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
Rights that belong to all people from birth
Person that betrays their country
Troops for hire
14
Why did some slaves escape to the British?
British promised to relocate all slaves to Mexico after war
Patriots used slaves as cannon fodder, put in front lines
Mistreated by the Patriot cause
Promised freedom for fighting for the King
15
Was the Mad King of Britain during the American Revolutionary War
Benedict Arnold
Louis XVI
George III
Marquis de Lafayette
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How did the Continental Army come through the winter at Valley Forge?
Only half the soldiers died of dysentery
Native Americans built shelters for soldiers to live comfy
Drilled by Baron von Steuben, became a professional army
Young cavalry officer led suicide attack on British
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What advantages did the British have as the war began?
Far from homes, vulnerable to attacks from other colonists
Owned weapons, expert marksmen, defending homes + leadership
Best navy, expertly trained and some colonial support
Poorly organized, untrained, little gunpowder, few troops
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Mercenaries from Germany
Hessians
Cavalry
Allies
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1776 battle in New Jersey where Washington's troops crossed the Delaware and captured Hessians
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
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Explain the results of the Battle of Saratoga
Native American surprise attack on British forces
Minor victory for the Patriots
Major victory for Patriots, turning point in the war
Crushing defeat for the Patriots
21
Describe the main points of the Treaty of Paris
America remained British but elected 1 member of Parliament
America gave half its profits to Britain for 30 years
America would provide men for the Navy forever
Britain recognized America as an independent country
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Hit and run tactics
Siege
Militia
Guerrilla
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General who lost battle of Yorktown
Captain John Paul Jones
Bernardo de Galvez
Betsy Ross
General George Cornwallis
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Why was General Cornwallis forced to surrender at Yorktown?
Switched to the Patriot's side
Surrounded by enemies on land, sea + running low on supplies
The French bribed him to surrender
Didn't feel like fighting anymore
25
What actions did Congress take to make the final break with Britain?
Threw tea into the Boston Harbour
Forced the delegates to read Common Sense
Drafted all soldiers between the ages of 16-56
Appointed committee to draft the Declaration of Independence
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Define: Loyalist
Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
Rights that belong to all people from birth
Troops for hire
Person that betrays their country
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Define: Mercenary
Person that betrays their country
Troops for hire
Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
Shutting of port to keep people and supplies going in or out

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