Unit 3

Question 1

Principals of the Enlightenment

Answer 1

Freedom, democracy, and reason

Question 2

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 2

Deceleration of Independence

Question 3

Thomas Paine

Answer 3

Common Sense

Question 4

Washington Crossing the Delaware

Answer 4

On Christmas Day Washington and his men began to travel on their way to surprise attack a German town. Their was a snowstorm but the Germans were suprised and surrenderd within an hour.

Question 5

Valley Forge

Answer 5

Around 11,000 men, women, children gatherd. Washington needed to reorganize his army so he addressed Fredrick von Steuben to come help train the army. 2,00 members deserted and many others sufferd.

Question 7

French and Indian War

Answer 7

Was against land claims over the Ohio river valley. The British won so France had to give up their land.

Question 8

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Answer 8

Colonial minute men tried to stop British troops from marching over Lexington Green, 8 were killed and that was the beginning of the war. The colonists won!

Question 9

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Answer 9

The rebels first marched up Breeds hill which was a massive advantage. British began to fight but were sent down. On the third try the British won because the rebels had suffered a loss of ammunition and surrenderd.

Question 9

Treaty of Paris

Answer 9

On September 3, 1783 a document was signed to end the war.

Question 10

Siege of Yorktown

Answer 10

General Nathaniel Green led his men to push off the British while other members cut off supplies coming to the british. The fight lasted 11 days and the colonists won.

Question 11

Trenton

Answer 11

Washington’s army was let down but they stood back up and led the way to the first colonial victory.

Question 12

First Continental Congress

Answer 12

Members from 12-13 of the colonies met up to discuss what to do about King George lll.

Question 13

Second Continental Congress

Answer 13

Members met up again to discuss how to earn freedom from Great Britain. Enforced the Olive Branch Pension, US flag issued, and established Contenitial army.

Question 14

Loyalists

Answer 14

Colonists who were loyal to the British

Question 15

Patriot

Answer 15

Vigorously supports their side

Question 16

Sons of Liberty

Answer 16

Secret organization that fought against taxation

Question 17

Stamp Act

Answer 17

Colonists were forced to buy stamps for every paper they bought. This was fought by the colonists and was eventually cancelled.

Question 18

Townshend Act

Answer 18

Colonists had to pay taxes for goods they imported from Britain. This act was protested and later canceled.

Question 19

Boston Massacre

Answer 19

British troop members were sent to watch over the Bostonians. A colonists approached a troop member to ask questions but they immediately began to fight and chaos from the other colonists begun. 5 were killed.

Question 20

Albany Plan

Answer 20

Wanted to establish a government for the British Northern colonies however the plan was regected.

Question 21

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 21

The British wanted to heal their relationship with the indigenous people. A law was established so no one could settle beyond the Appalechian Mountain Range.

Question 22

George Washington

Answer 22

The leader of the Contenital army

Question 23

Boston Tea Party

Answer 23

The Sons of Liberty dumped a lot of tea from the East India company. The British punished Boston and Massachucets.

Question 24

Role of Women during the boycott

Answer 24

Provided whatever was being boycotted

Question 25

Role of women during AR

Answer 25

Provided by offering medical help and were camp followers, Spies, and and some even fought as disguised soldiers

Question 26

Role of Native Americans during AR

Answer 26

Did not want to be involved but was, the Haudonsee town was burned to the ground and dug through. Sided with the British and traded

Question 27

Role of African Americans during AR

Answer 27

We’re slaves or took part and labor and some fought in the war as a promise of freedom afterwords

Question 28

Who led the British and rebels during the Siege of Yorktown

Answer 28

British - Cornwallis

Rebeles - Green

Question 29

What happened when Washington arrived with his army to the town of Trenton

Answer 29

The Germans were asleep due to their wonderful Christmas feast

Question 30

What did “all men” refer too

Answer 30

White men only

Question 31

What town did Washington attack during the Crossing of the Delaware

Answer 31

Trenton

Question 32

Were there more Loyalists of patriots in the south

Answer 32

Loyalists

Question 33

What is the definition of Tyranny

Answer 33

Unfairness of goverment rule

Question 34

Why were Washington’s troops hungry at Valley Forge

Answer 34

Farmers prefered to sell food to the British

Question 35

Why did the Albany Plan become regected

Answer 35

Colonists did not think it was necessary to work together

Question 36

Who led the British during the Battle of Bunker Hill

Answer 36

Howe

Question 37

What hills were the Battle of Bunker Hill ossociated with

Answer 37

Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill

Question 38

What did the Decleration of Independence inspire people to do

Answer 38

Fight for their rights

Question 39

What do we tell ourselves when we are unsure about a question

Answer 39

Process of illumination and stick with your gut

Question 40

What was promised after the Treaty of Paris by the United States to the Loyalists

Answer 40

As part of the Treaty of Paris, the United States agreed to return all rights and property taken from Loyalists during the war.

Question 41

Who led the British during the French and Indian War

Answer 41

George Washington and Braddock

Question 42

Who led the colonists during the Battle of Bunker Hill

Answer 42

William Prescott

Question 43

Were did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place

Answer 43

Breeds Hill

Question 44

How did the Battle of Bunker Hill start

Answer 44

Colonists heard the the British were trying to claim area around many Boston Hills so they quickly gathered on top of Breeds Hill and built fortifications overnight.

Question 45

Who led the colonists during Lexington and Concord

Answer 45

John Parker

Question 46

Who led the British during Lexington and Concord

Answer 46

Francis Smith