Chapter 6 Flashcards
What day was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1776
What were 3 advantages that the British had over the Colonists?
- Fought on their own ground.
- Hessians helped with the war.
- They had George Washington’s leadership.
What was another name for loyalists?
Tories
What percentage of Colonists were loyalists?
20%
What were Hessians?
Mercenaries (Hired Soldiers)
What was the main goal for Hessians?
Make money
What was the biggest advantage that the Patriots had?
George Washington’s leadership
What was significant about the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
It allowed Americans to take much need British cannons.
By the end of the American Revolution, what was the only state to not have African Americans fighting?
South Carolina
What was the name of the surprise attack on Christmas 1776 where Washington crossed the Delaware River?
Battle of Trenton
Where was the American capital during the American Revolution?
Philadelphia
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the American Revolution?
After Saratoga, France and Spain become allies of the colonies.
What significant thing did James Robertson establish in modern day East Tennessee?
The Watauga settlement
What was the purpose of the Watauga Petitions of 1772?
They were created to create a 10 year lease on the land from the Cherokee.
What did the Watauga Petitions also help create west of the Appalachian Mountains?
The first structured government west of the Appalachian Mountains.