Chapter 6, Section 4: Winning Independence Flashcards
What tactics did Washington use to slow down the British advance?
Guerilla tactics
Guerilla tactics involve irregular warfare, including ambushes and surprise attacks.
Who was known as the ‘Swamp Fox’?
Frances Marion
Frances Marion led covert operations against the British in the Southern colonies.
What actions did Southern Loyalists take against Patriots?
Burned all patriot land and farms they came across
Southern Loyalists were known for their brutal tactics during the conflict.
By what year were Americans winning battles in the north?
1781
Who led the British troops in the south?
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was originally an American general but became a traitor to the Patriot cause.
Where did the last major battle of the American Revolution take place?
Yorktown, Virginia
What was the outcome of the battle at Yorktown?
Patriots, with the help of the French, defeated the British
What was Britain’s reaction to the defeat at Yorktown?
Shocked
What did the British Parliament vote for after Yorktown?
Peace
Who represented the Americans in the 1782 peace talks in Paris?
Ben Franklin and John Adams
What did the Treaty of Paris accomplish?
Britain recognizes America as Independent
How long had it been since the ‘shot heard around the world’ when the Treaty of Paris was signed?
8 years
What did Washington do in 1783?
Retires to his plantation
What key concepts did the Declaration of Independence cement into the minds of Americans?
Liberty and equality
What major event was sparked by the American Revolution in 1789?
French Revolution
