Why were there clashed and how did this develop into a struggle for independence? Flashcards
Who won at the Battle of Concord?
America
Who won at the Battle of Lexington?
Britain
When was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
19 April 1775
How many British casualties were there at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
500
How many deaths were there at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Fewer than 100
What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British attempted a full frontal attack against the rebelts
When was the Battle of Bunker hill?
17 June 1775
How many casualties were there at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
1000/1250
When did George III declare the colonies to be in an open state of rebellion?
25 August
What happened at the second continental congress?
Each colony was given a quota to have an army of 2000
When was the second continental congress and how many delegated met?
May 1775 and 65 delegated met
How much money did the colonists put aside to finance the war?
£2 million in paper money
Who became commander of the continental army?
George Washington
What was the declaration of causes and necessities for taking up arms?
Americans would rather die than be enslaved but then had no intention at first of separating from Britain
When was the declaration of causes and necessities for taking up arms?
6 July 1775
Who was involved with the declaration of causes and necessities for taking up arms?
Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson
What was the olive branch petition?
Affirmed colonists loyalty to Great Britain and begged king George II to prevent conflict
When was the olive branch petition?
5 July 1775
When was the olive branch petition sent to Britain?
8 July 1775
Who believed war was necessary?
John Adams ad other delegated
What was the British response to the olive branch peition?
They refused to receive/consider the petition
What were the terms Prohibitory act
It was stated that the colonies were not protected by the crown anymore
Banned trade
American ships to be taken by the Royal Navy
When was the Prohibitory act?
22 December 1775
When was Common sense written?
January 1776
What did common sense say?
Attacked British constitution and hereditary monarchy
Called on America to establish a republic and independence
How many copies of common sense were sold?
120,000 in 3 months
When was the Declaration of independence adopted?
4 July 1776
How many colonies supported the declaration of independence?
12/13 supported and NYC abstained it
What were the terms of the articles of confederation
Commitee of 13, one from each state to draw up a constitution for government and to fight the war
What could the central government do?
Declare war
Raise and maintain an army
Conclude treaties
Settle boundaries
Deal with natives
Issue money
What couldn’t the central government do?
No direct election, representatives had to be appointed by the state
Had no power to issue tax and regulate trade
Needed 9/13 states approval
Why did the French get involved?
Determined to avenge after loss of the 7 years war
What did American have to do for France to get physically involved?
Had to declare independence
Show that they were capable of winning
When did France declare war on Britain?
June 1778
What was the Battle of the Saintes?
Naval battle in the Caribbean
When was the Battle of the Saintes?
9-12 April 1782
Who won at the Battle of the Saintes?
British victory, considered greatest against France
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Saintes for France?
Abandoned plans to invade the Caribbean
