Unit 2 (American Revolution) Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the leading military leader in the American and British side?
A
George Washington and King George III
2
Q
What were some of the justifications and causes of the American Revolution?
A
The Proclamation of 1763, unfair and excessive taxes, a lack of representation, and tyrannical rule.
3
Q
What were some of the major battles in the American Revolution?
A
Lexington and Concord,Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
4
Q
How did the Americans win the Revolutionary War?
A
European support, distance from England, fought a defensive war, and their familiarity with terrain.
5
Q
What battle encouraged the French to join?
A
Saratoga
