Chapter 6 Full Exam Concepts Flashcards
The Declaration of Independence came after which resolution?
The Virginia Resolution
Who submitted the Virginia resolution?
By Henry Lee
What did the The Virginia Resolution say?
That the colonies should move forward and ought to be free
What happened once the Virginia resolution resolved that the colonies ought to be free?
The Americans realized that they would have to prove that they truly wanted to fight for independence from the British so they came up with the Declaration of Independence
After America got their freedom, how did it impact on France?
It showed that they were committed to becoming independent too so they put all of their thoughts in writing and made them commit their effort in the revolution and gave them an expressed reason to fight
What are the four parts of the Declaration of Independence?
- Preamble
- Natural rights
- Grievances
- Declaration of independence.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
The turning point of the war, it ended the British threat to the colonies and showed the colonists that they had the spirit to keep fighting and potentially win.
What was the Valley Forge?
It was when George Washington and his continental army faced cold harsh winter where it looked like everything was falling apart. Martha Washington showed up with women and medicine and food and provisions and they were able to move forward in the revolution.
What and when was the Battle of Yorktown?
The final battle in October 19, 1781 where Cornwallis surrenders and the British March in the line throwing down their weapons.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Document that ended the revolution and said that everybody agreed the revolution was over and the United States won
What did the Treaty of Paris consist of?
- It said the British recognized that America was independent
- The United States promised they would give property back to the Loyalists who fought against them, but they really didn’t uphold that promise
What was the Contributions of Frederick von Steuben?
He helped train the continental army to be better soldiers
Explain one reason why America won the Revolution:
One reason America won the war was because of the knowledge we had for the geography. It is believed that America won because they fought on their land where they knew forests, hills, and swamps whereas the British were far from their home and had to rely on long distance supply lines.
How did Congress pay and supply the troops?
They created Continentals or paper money
Why was Benedict Arnold disgruntled?
Others were promoted ahead of him and he married a loyalists whose family pressured him to switch sides
