Chapter 6 American Revolution

wrote the declaration of independence, well most of it

French noble and good friend of George Washington

John Burgoyne and Horatio Gates were the two generals at the Battle of Saratoga.

governor of Lousiana that provided money and weapons to America

defeated the British warships Serapis off the coast of England in a ferocious 1779 battle

In the early years of war, the Continental army did not fare well against the British. Why?

Americans fought for the ideas of money and power.

printed money

formal complaints against king george

took three important post in the Ohio Valley

Which list identifies the 3 main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?  (in the correct order)

Why did George Washington decide to accepts African American soldiers?

The Treaty of Paris was signed when the British decided to make peace after the loss at Yorktown. What were the terms?

This explains why the document is being written.

infamous traitor

Women were able to hold jobs men normally did during the American Revolution.

soliders paid to fight for another country

Why was Saratoga the turning point battle?

Who presented a resolution to Congress on the right of the colonies being free?

What improvements did Baron von Steuben make to the new American recruits?

What was the name of the publication that shifted the colonists toward independence?

Why did Thomas Paine write The Crisis?

people not in military

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.

Why did Congress beg the states for money?

armed civilian ships allowed by their government to attack enemy ships