American Revolution Flashcards
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Marked the beginning of the war. The British cam to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Paul Revere warned them so they could escape. The British also wanted to seize their supplies. “The Shot Heard Around the World” began the battle.
Second Continental Congress
Agreed to form Continental Army and print money for supplies.
Battle of Ticonderoga
Arnold and Allen surprised the British at daybreak. First American Victory.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Patriots worked all night building a fort to fight off the British. Patriots ran out of ammunition so had to retreat. However, British lost twice as many men.
Olive Branch Petition
A final appeal to the king to reconcile with the colonists.
Battle of Quebec
Arnold and Montgomery attacked different walls but the British were ready and won.
Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote it to convince the colonists to rebel against the British rule.
Declaration of Independence
Document in which the colonists declared their independence from Britain.
Battle of Trenton
Battled for ten days after Christmas in freezing cold and defeated Hessians.
Battle of Saratoga
British were running out of food and Patriots were growing in size from volunteers. This was the turning point of the war - the Patriots won the battle.
Valley Forge
Patriots camped for six months (freezing, starving, in rags, no shoes). Many died, but those who survived became stronger.
Battle of Rhode Island
French joined forces with colonists. Sullivan lost men, but still defeated the British.
Bonhomme Richard
A ship led by John Paul Jones, defeated the British Serapis.
Battle of Charleston
British changed their strategy and started attacking the South. They captured Charleston and close to 5,000 American soldiers. British was now controlling the South.
Battle Kings Mountain
Militias killed or captured all the British soldiers in this battle. Cornwallis retreated.
