Revolutionary war Flashcards
Who wrote the Dec
Thomas Jefferson
What did Thomas Paine write
The Crisis, Common Sense
Gorilla War Far
Uncultured battle strategy that helped people that know the land
Benjamin Franklin
His plan
Albany plan of union that help to unite the colonies
He persuaded friends to help the colonies
Who is George Washington
George Washington was a general during the American Revolution use the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
What actions did they take the First Continental Congress
They as in the king to remove the intolerable acts
What action did they take out the second
Yes he came to repeal the intolerable acts in the olive branch petition
Most people say he didn’t even read it
What are the three parts of the Declaration of Independence
Heartland is the natural rights
Part two is the grievances
Part three is the main idea
What are the natural rights
It’s a government feels protect peoples natural rights of people have a right to reject
What are the grievances
The wrongs of the king
What’s the main idea
Opinions from Great Britain they have power to overthrow and unjust government
What is the purpose for common sense
It’s simulated support to for independence
Propaganda
What is the olive branch petition
It’s a petition to be my John Dixon some Siri King didn’t even read it
Continental Army
Is the American army that fought for their homelands made up of farmers who are every day people
Strengths of the colonists
They have a leader like George Washington
Where were the weaknesses for the colonists
No federal government to pay for the war entire troops with low
supply
What are the strengths of the British
The strongest army/navy with the most experience and money
Are the weaknesses of the British
Fighting far from home
What were some people that help
France and Spain
Treaty of Paris
The United States recognized as an independent nation
The Boundry went from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River
What is the significance of the battle of Lexington and Concorde
The shot heard around the world
The start of the revolution
What happened at the battle of Trenton
Why is this battle important
Washington cross the Delaware on Christmas night to surprise mercenaries in the battle
Why was the battle of Saratoga important what was it considered
The turning point
The French joined officially after the battle
What happened at the battle of Yorktown
The final battle over the British surrendered
