Chapter 7 Flashcards
List the order of events in the American revolution.
Revolution begins at Lexington and Concord, Declaration of independence, American victory at Saratoga convinces foreign powers that America can win, The British capture Savannah Georgia which was their first major victory in their new Southern campaign, The Americas defeat the British at King’s Mountain South Carolina, After the American victory at Yorktown the British loose their will to continue the war, The Treaty of Paris ends the war.
What effect did the American victory at Saratoga have?
The French entered the war on the American side.
What effect did the Americans defeating the British at king’s Mountain have?
The British plans became more complicated in the South.
What effect did the American victory at Yorktown have?
The British were discouraged from fighting and tried to negotiate for peace.
Who was George Washington?
The commander of the Continental Army.
Who was John Burgoyne?
British army general in the Revolutionary War.
Who was Joseph Brant?
Mohawk chief allied with the British.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
U.S. army general in the Revolutionary War who later turned traitor.
Who was Horatio Gates?
U.S army general in the Revolutionary War.
What were the Battles of Saratoga?
A series of conflicts in 1777 near Albany, New York
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
French aristocrat who volunteered to serve in Washington’s army.
What was the Valley Forge?
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