Chapter 6 (8th Grade) Flashcards
What was the American argument against taxation by the British government
No taxation without representation
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress
18th century Twitter; wrote letters back and forth between the colonies; boycott
Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of which philosopher when writing about natural rights and the purpose of government in the Declaration of Independence
Johns Locke
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Loyalists
Where was the “shot heard around the world” fired?
Battle of Lexington
Why were the British headed towards concord?
To capture a stockpile of guns and ammunition
Which Revolutionary War battle helped convince the French that the Americans could win causing them to enter the war?
Saratoga
____________ led the Patriots victory @ Vincennes, which strengthened the American position in the West
George Roger Clark
Nicknamed “Swamp Fox” by the British
Hit and run war tactics were used
Francis Marion
This battle, won by a militia army of mountain people from across the southern frontier brought renewed supported for independence in the south
Kings Mountain
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What role did the French play in the victory @ Yorktown
Helped surround the British
Who was Marquis de Lafayette
Served without pay under Washington
French) (19 years old
Who was Baron Von Steuben?
Drilled discipline into the Continental Army
Valley Forge
What was the last battle of the American Revolution ?
Yorktown
Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton so important?
Regain momentum
Maintain faith
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