American Revolution Flashcards
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine, Philadelphia 1/10/1776
When and where was the Association Test signed?
April 1776, New Hampshire
Who was the main author of the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What percent of the nation were Patriots, Loyalists, o r neutral?
40% patriots, 30% loyalists, 30% neutral
True or false: Benjamin Franklin was a patriot, but his son William was a loyalist
True
What did Abigail Adams do?
Try to convince her husband to include women in the Declaration of Independence
What did the Declaration of Independence neglect to mention?
The rights of Women, Slaves, and Native Americans alike.
Many people questioned whether or not to recruit African Americans, which sparked controversy.
Who was Mary Ludwig Hats and Deborah Sampson
Brave women who instead of staying home and taking care, they participated in the war effort
Patriots attempted to capture Canada but was quickly beaten against the British.
Why was officer Nathan Hale hanged?
He was supplying the patriots with secret intel
Who did the Patriots win the Battle of Saratoga against?
General John Burgoyne
Who led 2000 Patriots to pursue 6000 redcoats in Virginia?
Marquis Lafayette, also known as Gilbert du Motier
When did Spain join the American Revolution?
1779
Von Steuben was an experienced battle officer
