Module 4

Question 1

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Answer 1

Law that prevented Colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mtns.

Question 2

How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

Answer 2

Increased tensions and made the colonists angry b/c they felt they had lost their rights as Englishmen.

Question 3

What was Common Sense?

Answer 3

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine.

Question 4

How did Common Sense contribute to the American Revolution?

Answer 4

Argued for freedom from Britain and helped persuade people to support the patriots.

Question 5

Why did Britain pass taxes (Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts etc.)

Answer 5

To pay off war debt (French & Indian War)

Question 6

Why were the colonists upset with the taxes?

Answer 6

No taxation w/o representation, representation in Parlaiment.

Question 7

What was the impact of the Boston massacre?

Answer 7

Colonists used it as propaganda to make the British look bad and gather Patriot support.

Question 8

What was the importance of the battles of Lexington and Concord?

Answer 8

Known as the first shots of the American Revolution.

Question 9

What was the phrase that is used to describe Battle of Lexington and Concord?

Answer 9

“Shot Heard ‘round the world.”

Question 10

What was the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 10

Document that made a formal break w/ Britain.

Question 11

Why was the Declaration of Independence made?

Answer 11

Explain to the rest of the world the reasons that the colonists decided to revolt against Britain.

Question 12

What were the independence supporters called?

Answer 12

Patriots

Question 13

What were the colonists against independence called?

Answer 13

Loyalists or Tories

Question 14

What were the advantages of the British?

Answer 14

Well funded, more people, established professionally trained army, strong Navy, experience, more supplies

Question 15

What were the disadvantages of the British?

Answer 15

Far away from home, did not know the land, cause was not as personal for the soldiers

Question 16

What were the advantages of the Patriots?

Answer 16

Knew the land, motivation, foreign aid (French) & others, well respected leader (George Washington)

Question 17

What were the disadvantages of the Patriots?

Answer 17

1. Poorly funded,
2. lack of weapons, ammo, and supplies (Uniforms, food rations),
3. army at the beginning not well trained or disciplined,
4. not all colonists supported the cause (loyalists, Pacifists [Quakers])

Question 18

What was Britain’s 3 pronged Attack?

Answer 18

1. The British plan to separate New England colonies from the Middle Colonies by
2. capturing Albany, NY & Control of the Hudson River.

Question 19

Who was supposed to go to the 3 pronged attack?

Answer 19

Burgoyne from North, St. Leger from West, Howe from South.

Question 20

Why did the 3 pronged attack fail?

Answer 20

Only Burgoyne made the journey and his army was weakened, tiered and low on supplies.

Question 21

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a Turning Point?

Answer 21

Convinced the French to enter the war on the Patriots side. Could give them badly needed support and supplies to level playing field.

Question 22

Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?

Answer 22

French nobleman who volunteered to help with war effort. Became a friend and aide to G.W.

Question 23

What was Valley Forge?

Answer 23

Winter camp of the Continental Army where they endured extreme hardship and suffering.

Question 24

Why is Valley Forge important?

Answer 24

Demonstrated the will and dedication of American troops.

Question 25

What was the role of women during the Revolutionary War?

Answer 25

Women took over responsibilities of men or some were camp followers. Some participated in fighting.

Question 26

Who were some key Patriot women?

Answer 26

Molly Pitcher (Don’t know who) Could either be
-Mary Ludwig Hays
-Margret Corbin.
Not
-Deborah Sampson- Disguised herself as male soldier

Question 27

What was life like on the “Homefront”?

Answer 27

Questions about equality in society began to rise, equality for all?
-Judith Sargent Murray, wrote essays
-Abigail Adams, questioned her husband`

Question 28

What was Guerilla Warfare?

Answer 28

Hit and run tactic of war.

Question 29

Who was a famous leader of Guerilla Warfare?

Answer 29

Francis Marion (Swamp Fox)

Question 30

What was known as the final major battle of the war?

Answer 30

The Battle of Yorktown, Convinced British war was too costly to continue.

Question 31

What treaty ended the war where Britain agreed to withdraw troops?

Answer 31

Treaty of Paris !!1783!!

Question 32

Who led the Continental Army?

Answer 32

George Washington