Revolutionary war (part 1) Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
For the colonial leaders to debate a solution about the relationship between Great Britain and the Colonies.
What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
The colonial leaders made Continental army and put George Washington as gen.
Battle of Concord: Main events.
-British troops encounter minutemen; “First shot heard round the world”
-Samuel Prescott warned Concord British were coming
-British set fire to few buildings after unsuccessful search for weapons+left
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense did what?
Persuaded the colonists to be against the king.
Who was the main author of the Declaration and how did he feel about Britain?
Thomas Jefferson, and he felt Colonies should separate from England.
What group of people did the Declaration NOT address?
Women, African Americans, and Native Americans.
What was a big influence when writing the Declaration?
English Bill of Rights, by John Locke.
What are the natural/unalienable rights?
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
Who wrote their name loud and proud in the Declaration?
John Hancock.
Who led the Green Mountain boys in which battle?
Ethan Allen in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
What Patriot general lost control of NY?
Gen Washington.
Battle of Trenton: Main events
-Christmas night, Washington and army crossed Delaware river
-Sneak attacked the Hessians who were sleeping
-Gained back control of NJ
Who are Hessians and where are they from?
They’re German Mercenaries(foreign soldiers) who fight for pay.
Battle of Princeton: Main events
-General of British troops(Cornwales) rushed to stop Washington
-Washington and his men left the campfires burning to throw off the British
-They waited in the trees until the British were there, and waited until morning to sneak attack.
-(they won)
Who warned the colonists that the “Regulars” are coming?
Samuel Prescott.
What was the result of the battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
COlonists ran out of ammo and were forced to retreat.
Dorchester Heights battle: Main events
-Gen. Washington needed heavier guns to defeat British
-Took weapons from Fort Ticonderoga and put his army at Dorchester Heights
-Patriots placed cannons and waited for British
-Gen. Howe saw how well placed the cannons were and had to retreat
Why did the British win the battle of Bunker Hill?
The Colonists ran out of ammo, and were forced to retreat
What is a “militia”?
An army ready for emergency battles
What is a “Patriot”?
A person who really supports their country. (in this case it’s the separatist Colonist)
What’s a “redcoat”?
A British soldier.
What is a “Loyalist”?
A colonist that stays loyal to the king.
