Chapter 9....5th Grade Flashcards
Why was Thomas Paine’s COMMON SENCE so important?
It convinced many people that America should be free from Britan.
Why did so many people read COMMON SENCE?
So many people read it because it was easy to read and understand.
What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence about?
The rights of the people
What does the middle part of the Declaration of Independence list?
It listed the things that King George III did wrong.
Why were the signers of the Declaration of Independence in danger?
That would be called traitors and could have been hung
How did Washington force the British our of Boston?
He put cannons at the tops of the hills pointing down at the town
Why was the victory at Trenton important?
It gave the Americans hope or confidence that they could maybe actually win
Why was the battle of Saratoga important?
France decided to help the Americans
How did the African Americans help in the war?
They fought in almost every battle and some were spys
How did women help in the battle of Saratoga
They made food and clothes and wrote poems and raised money
Who was Von Steuben and what did he do?
He was a German officer that trained the American soldiers
Who was Prince Hall
An African American that worked to end slavery
Who was John Paul Jones?
An American naval officer who refused to give up
What happened at Yorktown
British surrendered to end the war
Who helped Washington win at Yorktown
French soldiers and the navy
What two countries helped the Americans win the war
The France and the Spanish
Describe the winter at valley forge
It was very cold. The soldiers didn’t have warm clothes or shoes. Many soldiers died of hunger, cold, and disease
How did the other countries help during the war
They provided ships, money, and soldiers
Why did Cornwallis tale his troops to Yorktown
They were very tired of chasing the Patriots all over
Why did the Continental Congress form the Continental army before sending the Olive Branch Petition
They were ready to fight of the King refused the petition
The treaty of Paris ended the war. What new challenges does the new country have?
They had to start a new government, decide on slavery, and decide what to do with the Native Americans
List the important decisions made by the Second Continental Congress.
- They formed the Continental army
- That made George Washington the leader of the army
- They sent the Olive Branch Petition
