American Revolution Flashcards
What is the war that made America
French and Indian War
Who is baron friedrich von steuben
Prussian military commander who helped train and boost the morale of the continental army.
What was Benjamin Franklin’s purpose in the revolutionary war?
He was sent to France to ask for support
Why was the battle of bunker hill important?
The continental army lost due to running out of ammunition. But it boosted American moral
Why was the battle of Trenton important?
A surprise attack the day after christmas
Why was the battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
France joins the war after the victory.
British commander Burgoyne surrendered to Horatio Gates
What type of government did Jefferson see in the future of America?
An agrarian economy
What did the federalist believe in?
Most of the government power is in the national government
Why was George Washington chosen to led the American Army?
His experience with the British militia
What is the Mayflower compact
A written agreement of fair and equal laws for the settlers of New Plymounth
Why did the French and Indian War make america?
The French and British both wanted the territory in the upper Ohio river.
All of the following are causes of the American revolution except
Colonist reliance on British goods
What was the significance of the victory of the victory in the battle of trenton
It saved the continental army from total defeat
A major factor in the patriot victory at the battle of Yorktown was that
The Patriots were a much larger army compared to the british
The treaty of Paris-1783
officially ended the war, it set boundaries
