History 1 test Flashcards
King Philip’s War
French and Indian War over British taxation on the colonies.
The battle of Lexington and Concord
marked the start of the Revolutionary War of Independence, aka ‘the shot heard around the world’
Battle of Trenton
boosted the morale of the patriot troops. A surprise attack that led to victory.
Battle of Princeton
rescued the Patriot cause from one of their darkest hours
Battle of Saratoga
marked a turning point in the Revolutionary
Battle of Yorktown
led directly to the peace negotiations
Declaration of Rights
lists American citizen’s rights
Olive Branch Petition
final attempt to prevent war between Great Britain and America
Declaration of Independence
A document signed to declare America’s independence
George Washington
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Thomas Jefferson
signed the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
Gained French aid for the Americans—one of the Founding Fathers.
John Adams
is considered one of the architects of the American Revolution.
Sam Adams
created the Committees of Correspondence to improve communication amongst the colonies for the Sugar Act.
Thomas Paine
Paine argued that citizens should make their own laws instead of monarchs to protect their lives and make their liberty secure.
Committees of Correspondence
A committee that concludes the delegates of 12-13 colonies to improve communication between the colonists
Sons of Liberty
A group that opposed British rule, and taxation.
Common Sense
Advocate for American independence from Britain.
Loyalists/Patriots
loyalists were the colonials that were loyal to Great Britain. Patriots are people who support their own country.
Foreign Aid
France signed the Treaty of Support. Marquis de Lafayette supplied money and military skills.
Valley Forge
Washington’s army camped at Valley Forge. It was the army’s winter encampment during the war.
Guerilla Warfare
guerilla warfare was a type of war strategy where unconventional tactics were used to surprise the enemy. The groups were small, and the action was fast-paced.
Treaty of Paris 1783
the paper signed by Britain, who acknowledged American independence.
