Chapter 4 Flashcards
Where were the first shots of the American revolution ?
In Lexington Massachusetts in 1775, battle of Lexington and concord .
When was the Boston massacre ?
In 1770
When did we declare independence ?
July 4,1776
What was the second continental congress ?
To decide how each colony set up its government and to decide if Congress would declare the colonies independent .
What was the battle of bunker hill ?
June 17 1775 General Gage sent 2400 British troops to breed hill they only won because the minutemen were running low on ammo.
What was the olive branch petition ?
Document signed by the 2nd continental congress to the king proposing reconciliation , the king shot it down.
What was the common sense pamphlet ?
A 500 page paper attacking king George and it argued that independence was Americas destiny .
Who was the Declaration of Independence written by ?
Thomas Jefferson In 1776 July 4th.
What were some reasons for the declaration of independence ?
Refused to accommodate all people , cutting off trade with the world . Imposing taxes without consent.
What was valley forge Pennsylvania ?
Winter training grounds for patriots
What was important about Trenton New Jersey ?
Christmas night 1776
2400 small rowboats of men
Sneak attacked the reds while they were drunk and hungover .
What were some pros of the British ?
Well trained , lots of experience , they were more organized.
What were some pros of the colonists ?
They were fighting on their land, determined, and they had more local support.
What was the battle of Saratoga ?
The turning point in the war. Gen Burgoyne set out to ambush his troops from New York City but Howe never came and Burgoyne was stopped by Ethan Allen and his troops Burgoyne being tried and almost out of supplies he surrendered October 17,1777.
What did France do when they saw that we were winning the war ?
They decide to support the revolution both physically and financially , recognized American independence and signed a formal alliance.
