Unit 4 Flashcards
Who gave the speech that ended, “Give me liberty, or give me death?
Patrick Henry
Why did British troops move out of Boston on April 18, 1775?
Because they were going to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington and seize the patriot stockpile of weapons in Concord under the order of the royal governor of Massachusetts
What did Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott do?
They warned Adams, Hancock, and the local militia in the country side about the British coming
What was the outcome of the conflict at Lexington and Concord?
The British troops were defeated and retreated back into Boston. It started the Revolutionary War
Whom did the Second Continental Congress appoint as Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which side won the Battle of Breed’s Hill (Bunker Hill)?
The British
What two documents were adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775?
The “Olive Branch Petition” and the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms”
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
To assure the king of the colonies’ continued loyalty and to plead for no further hostile action until the standing issues could be resolved
What did the “Declaration of the Causes…” explain?
It explained why the colonies were justified in standing up for their rights while resisting the actions of the British government
Who wrote “Common Sense”?
Thomas Paine
Who was the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What happened in Congress on July 2, 1776?
Congress passed Richard Henry Lee’s original resolution
What happened in Congress on July 4, 1776?
Congress adopted Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
The grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence were directed against what part of the British government?
Against the king as head of the government and not against Parliament
What was the primary difference between the Olive Branch Petition and the Declaration of Independence?
The Olive Branch Petition assured the king that the colonies were still loyal to him, while the Declaration of Independence showed that the colonies wanted to be separated from Great Britain
What were the nicknames of the two political parties in Britain?
The Tories and the Whigs
What was a key element of British strategy in the war?
To seize the largest American cities and to divide New England from the rest of the colonies
What is the significance of Valley Forge?
The fact that George Washington and his men camped during a harsh winter with insufficient food and scant clothing makes it significant
Who won the battle in New York City?
Britain
Who won the battle in Trenton, New Jersey?
U.S.
Who won the battle in Kaskaskia, Illinois?
U.S.
Who won the battle in Camden, South Carolina?
Britain
Who won the battle in King’s Mountain, South Carolina?
U.S.
What was the turning point of the war and why?
The American victory at Saratoga because it led the French Government to enter the war on America’s side
What was the turning point of the war in the South?
The American victory at King’s Mountain
What date did Cornwallis surrender to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia?
October 19, 1781
When did the fight of the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
When was Independence declared?
1776
When did the British surrender?
1781
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
From what categories of people did many in the U.S. remain loyal to Britain?
Most colonial government office-holders and Anglican clergy, some businessmen, and many small farmers
How was western settlement affected by the outcome of the War for Independence?
It encouraged more rapid settlement of the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains, especially in the areas that would become Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky
Who led thousands of settlers through the Cumberland Gap?
Daniel Boone
What did many state constitutions written in the 1780s provide?
Expanded rights for the people, including the bill of rights and broader voting rights
What was the first governing document of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What was a major issue that delayed the ratification of the document by all of the states?
The issue of who had claim of the trans-Appalachian lands
Into what relationship did the states enter through the Articles of Confederation?
A firm league of friendship with one another for their common defense
How many representatives did each state have in Congress under the Article of Confederation?
No less than two but no more than seven members
How did voting take place under the Articles of Confederation?
Each state had one vote in Congress regardless of population
How does the eye of faith see the world’s history of wars and the rise and fall of nations?
That it is the work of God and that He allows it to take place to fulfill His divine plan
What did the Lord call Cyrus, the leader of Persia?
His shepherd and His anointed
Does God create and guide only monarchies?
No. He creates republics and democracies also
How should we interpret historical events after the time of the Bible?
By using principles we find in the Bible
