History-Chapter 6: The American Revolution-Test Flashcards
Which side did most Native Americans choose to take?
British
What was the Virginia Resolution?
document proclaiming that the colonies are, “and of right ought to be, free and independent states
Who wrote the Virginia Resolution?
Richard Henry Lee
What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence?
The preamble
What is the second part of the Declaration of Independence?
general ideas on society and government
What is the third part of the Declaration of Independence?
List of Grievances
What is the fourth part of the Declaration of Independence?
Resolution
What was considered the official end to the American Resolution?
The Treaty of Paris
approved by Congress on April 15, 1783
Why did the Americans win the Revolution?
Help from abroad
Skilled leadership
Patriotic spirit
Home territory
Why did African Americans support the Revolution?
They believed it would end slavery
In what ways did women help in the Revolution?
cooking
farming
helping/tending wounded
(they maintained the farms and businesses left behind by the men; they trailed behind the army, helping with supplies, feeding the army, and tending the wounded and/or sick)
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
America was now independent
Loyalists were to be paid for lost property
American land extended from Atlantic to Mississippi
Who was Francis Marion and what was his nickname?
he lead guerrilla attacks against the British in the south
“Swamp Fox”
What were the boundaries of the U. S. after the Revolution?
East: Atlantic
West: Mississippi
North: Canada
South: Florida
What did Thaddeus Kosciusko contribute to the Revolution
(Polish) engineer who took charge of building West Point’s Fortifications
What impact did the Revolution have in other parts of the world?
Inspired revolts in Latin America and FRANCE!!!
Describe the conditions at Valley Forge and why this time was important for the Continental Army.
They did not have enough food, it was very cold, sickness was rampant, etc.
The Continental Army trained and spent the winter of 1777-1778 there.
Who was Charles Cornwallis and where did he surrender?
He was a British commander (General) who became trapped in Yorktown by the French/American army and French fleet, where he surrendered.
Why was Saratoga a significant battle?
considered a turning point of the war
France became allies with Americans.
What as the name of paper money printed by Congress at this time period?
Continentals
Name some of the foreign countries that came to help out the Americans.
France, Sapin, Germany
Who wrote “The Crisis” and why was it important?
Thomas Paine
inspired soldiers, kept them motivated to stay in war
Who was the patriot spy during the fight for New York?
Nathan Hale
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?
A high-ranking officer from France who volunteered to help Americans. Also: he became a good friend of Washington; he exaggerated the difficulty of his journey from France; and he was ANTI-SLAVERY!!! #Awesomeness!!!!
Who attacked the British forts on the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico and which country was he from?
Bernando de Gálvez
Spain
Who was John Paul Jones and what was the name of his ship?
patriot naval officer/privateer for American side
“Bonhomme Richard”
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?
boosted American morale
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
A German baron who directed training of Washington’s army
Who was Sir William Howe?
a british general who forced Washington’s troops to retreat during summer of 1776; led British during worst days of war for patriots
Who was Nathan Hale?
American spy; caught by British and put to death; showed highest level of commitment to freedom
Who was Thomas Paine?
Wrote “The Crisis” and helped soldiers stay committed to cause of freedom
AND “Common Sense” which is also #Awesomeness
George Washington
commander of patriot forces in key battles; great military leader and inspiring hero.
AND our first president, but NO ONE cares about that, NO ONE at all. ;-)
John Burgoyne
British General; planned to cut off New England, surrendered to General Gates at Saratoga
Horatio Gates
American (Major) General; surrounded Burgoyne at Saratoga, resulting in major turning point in war