Chapter 6 - American Revolution Flashcards
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
It was sent to King George III to avoid war after Lexington and Concord
Describe Patriots
Colonists who favored war against Britain
Describe Loyal/Tories
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and wanted to resolve the conflict peacefully
Describe Mercenaies
Men who were paid to fight for another country and worked for hire as a professional soldier
Who is Richard Henry Lee?
A representative from Virginia who asked Congress to vote for Independence
What was The Battle of Bunker Hill?
The first major battle of the American Revolution in 1775
What are natural or unalienable rights?
Rights that belong to all people from birth
Who is a traitor?
A person who betrays his or her country
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Explained why the American colonists were breaking away from Britain
Describe “Common Sense”
A Pamphlet that persuaded many colonists to support Independence from Great Britain
What is a preamble?
An introduction to a formal document
What happened during the time in Valley Forge?
The Continental Army withstood a long, cold winter and were trained by Baron Von Steuben
What is the Continental Congress?
A legislative body; voted and finalized independence from Great Britain in 1776
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
The final major battle of the Revolutionary War
What was the Battle of Monmouth?
A battle fought on a hot June day in 1778 and showed that the Continental Army was finally a well-trained fighting force
Who is Horatio Gates?
The commanding general; known for American victory at the Battle of Saratoga; met with disaster at the Battle of Camden in 1780
Why did African-Americans join the British army?
The British persuaded them with freedom
What was the Battle of Trenton?
It began with Washington’s crossing the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
British General John Burgoyne’s surrender happened here, marking the war’s turning point.
What is an a alliance?
Forming a political agreement to work together to achieve a common goal
Who is Baron von Steuben?
The Prussian who came to train Washington’s army at Valley Forge
Who is Thomas Paine?
He wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense”
Who is Benedict Arnold?
He is one of the most famous traitors in American history
The Declaration of Independence stated why the American people should be free, citing their
“unalienable rights” and listing the “________” committed by King George III and Parliament
“injuries”
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The author of the Declaration of Independence
