american revolution Flashcards
The intolerable acts were created by great britain in response to which event?
Boston tea party
Where did the first and second continental congresses meet?
Philadelphia
How many people were on the committee to write the declaration of independence
5
What date was the declaration of independence approved?
July 4, 1776
During which battle was the “shot hear ‘round the world” fired?
Lexington + Concord`
Who was the commander-in-chief of the continental army?
George Washington
In which battle did washington and his men surprise a fort of Hessian soldiers, gaining an American victory?
Battle of Trenton
What river did they cross to achieve the victory for the battle of Trenton?
Delaware river
Which battle was the turning point in the war?
Battle of Saratoga
Who became a traitor and betrayed the americans?
Benedict Arnold
Who eventually convinced France to help the Americans fight against the british?
Benjamin Franklin
Where did the Continental troops spend their winter in 1777?
Valley Forge
Who was the British general at the Battle of Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis
What battle was the UNOFFICIAL end of the revolutionary war?
Battle of Yorktown
What OFFICIALLY ended the revolutionary war?
Treaty of Paris
Where did the battle of Bunker Hill take place?
Breed’s hill
What European country assisted the patriots?
France
Who were Minutemen?
Ordinary citizens who quickly assemble weapons
Paul Revere warned that the British were coming before which battle?
Lexington+Concord
What happened during the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
The colonists dressed up as Mohawk American Indians and went abroad on 3 ships. They broke crates holding tea and threw them into the water. No violence or fighting happened during the event.
Who was Baron Friedrich von Steuben and why is he important?
He was a prussian military leader and was known for volunteering to train soldiers during the winter at valley forge. He also made them do marching drills.
Why did some African Americans choose to join the British army?
Because if they joined they would be granted freedom.
Describe at least 2 roles women played in the american revolutionary war.
Women would treat injured soldiers
Washed clothes and cooked for the army.
According to John locke and Thomas Jefferson, what is the purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to protect your rights: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness/ property. Citizens can change or get rid of a government that does not protect their rights and make a new one that will.
What advantages and disadvantages did the colonist have during the war? Explain at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages.
Advantages:
The colonists had good leaders (George Washington)
Support from France
Defending their own land, principles, and beliefs.
Disadvantages:
The British had a better military
The British could raise money better than the Continental Congress.
