Social Studies Test Topic Lesson 11 Flashcards
american naval ship
Bonhomme Richard
German mercenaries for the British during the American Revolution
Hessian
colonists who sided with the British
Loyalist
a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency
Militia
militiamen who were ready to fight in a “minutes” notice
Minuteman
colonists who chose to fight for independence against Great Britain
Patriot
a private ship authorized by a nation to attack its enemies
Privateer
British navy ship that fought against the Bonhomme Richard in one of the most famous naval battles of the Revolution; was captured by John Paul Jones and his sailors
Serapis
surrounding of an enemy in attempt to capture or force a surrender
Siege
rights that are not able to be taken away; rights that everyone is born with
Unalienable Rights
lead the rise for independence during the American Revolution
John Adams
ordered his military to fight in the war
Ethan Allen
captain of his (connecticut) military
Benedict Arnold
he was a soldier and spy for the continental army
Nathan Hale
he was the commander in chief in the british army
William Howe
he provided military soldiers to be replacements of the Virginia regiments in the continental army; wrote the declaration of independence (most of it)
Thomas Jefferson
a war hero naval officer for the americans
John Paul Jones
he was a colonel in the continental army
Tadeusz Kościuszko
he and his men forced the British to surrender, which ended the war
Marquis de Lafayette
he helped spread courage to get independence from Great Britain
Thomas Paine
helped men by providing them water during the combat
Molly Pitcher
one of the first cavalry commanders in the U.S
Casimir Pulaski
major general of the continental army
Baron Friederich von Steuben
First official battles of the American Revolution between British army and militias. “Shot Heard Around the World.’ Gave the colonists hope that they could beat the British.
Battles at Lexington and Concord
Meeting in Philadelphia to discuss how to handle the British. The Declaration of Independence was written/signed here, and acted as the colonial government during the Revolution.
Second Continental Congress
List of grievances sent to King George III. Last attempt at peace between the colonies and Britain.
Olive Branch Petition
Written by Thomas Jefferson and committee during Second Cont. Congress. Three separate parts that ultimately declared the colonies independence from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
series of battles and skirmishes lasting about a month in Saratoga outside of Albany, NY. The Americans finally won the battle and this encouraged the French to send assistance to the Americans.
Battle of Saratoga
The Continental Army spent the winter at Valley Forge outside of Philadelphia. The location allowed Washington to follow British troop movements and avoid a surprise attack. During the army’s time here, they experienced harsh conditions and many soldiers died from disease. Von Steuben helped to train Washington’s army here.
Winter at Valley Forge
American siege around the city forced Lord Cornwallis to surrender. Lafeyette blocked the British exit by land and the Continental Navy blocked the harbor. Last major battle of the American Revolution.
British surrender at Yorktown
Officially ended the American Revolution. Signed in Paris. American signees were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. The document officially recognized American independence and gave the US land in the west.
Treaty of Paris
