American Revoltion 3 Quiz Flashcards
Patriots
Whigs - those in favor of the revolution
George Washington
American leader in the battles of New York
Thomas Jefferson
Author of Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
- ) all men are created equally
- ) all men have 3 God give rights
- ) government is to serve the will of the people
Carlisle peace commission
British attempt to make pease offered self rule
Saragota
American - Horatio Gates
British - john Burgoyne
American defeat the British
Common sense
Thomas Paine author
A list of reasons why the Americans should declare from th British
Olive branch petition
The continental congress called for a return ton”the former Harmony” between Great Britain and the colonies
Trenton (daddy)
Surpice attack the day after Christmas
Loyaltists
Tories - those who opposed independence and remained
Thomas Paine
Writes “the crisis”
These are the times that try men’s soul
Bunker hill
First battle of the revolution
2nd continental congress
2nd served as our 7th government
John Hancock - president