Semester 1 Final Study Guide Fourth Page Flash Cards:
What happened at Battle of Yorktown?
When British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington’s American force and its French allies at the Battle of Yorktown on October 19, 1781, it was more than just a military win.
- George Washington combined his army 4,000 French troops under the command of Comte de Rochambeau.
- Cornwallis found himself trapped with 16,000 American and French soldiers.
What were the weaknesses of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
Lack of supplies, inexperienced soldiers, short enlistments, financial issues, and poor equipment.
The colonies had no allies to help them and had to supplement their small army with local militia regiments.
Majority of soldiers in the Continental Army were mostly farmers and had very little to no experience on the battlefield.
The Second Continental Congress lacked power to raise money for supplies by taxing colonists so they won’t have issues with scarcity (shortages).
Who was the Continental Army?
The Continental Army was the army formed by the thirteen colonies during the American Revolutionary War. It was to fight against British rule.
- Established by the Second Continental Congress.
The Continental Army was the army of the United Colonies representing the Thirteen Colonies and later the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was formed on June 14, 1775, by a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia after the war’s outbreak.
What are “Natural Rights?”
Natural rights are fundamental rights believed to be granted to all individuals by nature or a higher power, and cannot be taken away by any government or individual. These rights are considered universal, inalienable, and inherent to human beings.
Who were the federalist party members?
Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, John Jay, James Madison, John Marshall, Rufus King, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
What were the concerns of the Constitution?
Federalist vs. state power, lack of bill of rights, commerce, executive power, Representation, and slavery.
(Article: 5 Issues at the Constitutional Convention)
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was the first law to be ratified by Congress on July 13, 1787. It created the Northwest Territory. It was the first law to create a structure by which new territories could follow a three-step legal path to become a state equal to the original 13 states.
The First Constitution?
The First Constitution of the United States was the Articles of Confederation and perpetual union.
- Ratified in 1781 and gave little power to the central government.
Did the Majority of the colonists want to wage war at Lexington and Concord?
- While not all colonists were eager to wage war, a significant portion of the population, particularly the Patriots, were prepared to take up arms against British forces.
- Many colonists, especially those who identified as Patriots, were fervently supportive of the fight against British oppression
What was Washington’s strategy?
He had many strategies (check on copilot)
According to the Declaration of Independence the power to rule comes from what?
The consent of the governed
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from British rule. Authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it justified this decision by listing grievances against King George III and emphasized principles of:
- Equality
- Natural rights
- The pursuit of happiness
