The American Revoultion Flashcards
0
Q
How many residents left or lost their homes?
A
70000
1
Q
In what year did the American Revolution create a new country
A
1775
2
Q
Where did they go and what were they called
A
They travelled to Canada and they were called the Loyalists
3
Q
What fraction of the population in the colonies was black
A
1/6
4
Q
Who did the American Revolution win freedom for
A
The whites and rich land owners
5
Q
Where did the blacks flee
A
They fled north looking for freedom and land rights
6
Q
What happened in 1776
A
The 13 colonies declared independence and Thomas Jefferson wrote the deceleration of independence
7
Q
How long did the war last
A
1 year
