Unit 4 (from packet) The American Revolution
When did the colonies and France sign the French Alliance?
1777
When were the Articles of Confederation adopted
1777
When was winter at Valley Forge?
1777-1778
What percentage of colonists were Loyalists?
20-30%
What percentage of colonists were Patriots?
40-45%
Was the American Revolutionary War inevitable?
After the British refused to represent them, yes.
When was the battle of Lexington and Concord?
April 19, 1775
Define Neutrals:
Colonists who were too far easy to fight
When did Washington cross the Delaware?
December 25, 1776
What impact did this have on the Continental Army and Washington?
Distress, strong symptoms, and starvation
Mum Bett changed her name to:
Elizabeth Freeman
Loyalists have a family in _______________.
England
How have the Declaration of Independence's key principles grown in importance to become unifying ideas of American political philosophy?
Equal representation and courage to fight for justice.
How does Lafaeyette feel about supporting the American Revolution & why?
He does not support it because he would rather be trying to free the slaves.
What were Marquis de Lafayette's contribution?
He fought in the American Revolutionary War Helped shape france's political structure before and after the French Revolution
What were King George's III contributions:
He ruled the British kingdom through turbulent times, including the American Revolutionary War, after which the colonies gained independence.
What were George Washington contributions?
He was the Founding Father of the United States. Led the Continental Army to victory during the Revolutionary War Was America's first president
What is Paine's argument about why the United States should be independent of Great Britain?
His argument is that the difference in distance and land mass for america compared to britain is far too great for britain to be controlling them. He spoke to common people like himself on why they should be independent from british rule. it impacted many people
Based on the map, what issues might states have to figure out once the United States achieved independence from Great Britain?
How to settle the issue with the 13 states borders. they would have to discuss the issue in meetings and gatherings
What impact did Washington and his men crossing the river have on the War?
It raised the spirits of the American colonists, who previously feared that the Continental Army was incapable of victory.
What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?
It was the first written constitution written in the U.S.
When was Thomas Paine's book, "Common Sense," published?
January 10, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
When was the battle of bunker hill?
June 17, 1775
Which Colonies had the highest population density?
New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware
How do you think Lafayette's view might be based on America today?
No one wants to fight, they just want equal rights.
Where did most of the fighting of the Revolution take place?
Northern Colonies
When was the battle of Saratoga?
October 17, 1777
When was the Battle of King's Mountain, SC?
October 7, 1780
When was the battle of Yorktown?
September 28, 1781
Define loyalist:
Someone staying loyal to the British
In what way had the "world turned upside down" at Yorktown?
The British had surrendered, and the Continental Army won.
What impact did the British Navy have on the war?
The british had a great navy and the colonists had a terrible navy.
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
The british soldiers fired into a group of colonists that didn't have any guns. Three colonists were killed.
Why does Jefferson feel the Colonies have the right to institute (establish) a new Government?
The people had unalienable rights to do so
What factors led to Colonial victory in the Revolutionary War?
The war shifts to the southern colonies and Georgia falls to the british and then vicious fighting broke out and then when all of the british were going to south carolina then the french navy arrives and takes out the british.
What were the key events of the Revolutionary War?
The war starts off with the stamp act, then a few punitive laws, then the lexington and concord battle,also the battle of saratoga, to finish it all the treaty of paris.
How does Washington describe the conditions at Valley Forge?
They are going through a horrible famine and it is dreadful, but the men are patient and faithful.
How do these Continental Army uniforms differ from those of the British?
They are not matching and they probably did not stand out as much.
How might this impact the American Revolution?
They could have the most men sent to war.
Define guerrilla warfare:
They used small group strategies, such as hit-and-run tactics, in order to fight a larger, more traditional military force
What political differences were created among the colonists concerning separation from Great Britain?
They wanted to be represented so they would make a democracy.
In what way were the British uniforms ineffective?
They were bright red.
Why were Washington and his men crossing the river?
They were launching a surprise attack on the british.
How did this work to the Continental Army's advantage?
They would know when they were coming and who they were.
Why might Attacks become a symbol for abolitionists?
This proved how racist people were to the black people. This most likely enraged them to the point that they realized they had to do something about it.
________________ was a Patriot and his son, William was a _______________
Thomas Jefferson, loyalists
How would marginalized groups use these words later to support other causes?
To support that they have the right to do a certain task.
How did the political ideas of the Enlightenment shape the American colonies?
When the people were under British rule, they realized that they did not have liberty, equality, or justice. So, they wanted to make sure that this was instilled in the foundation of America.
Were the colonists justified in resisting British policies after the French and Indian War?
Yes because they were not being represented.
Define mercenary:
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
Neutrals embraced the belief of ____________________.
both parties
Define redcoats:
british soldiers
What was the significance of the battle of King;s Mountain, SC?
colonel william campbell and his troops defeat the tories
Define patriot:
colonist who chose to fight for independence from great britain
What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
declared that the colonies are free from Britain
What was the significance of Washington crossing the Delaware?
george washington and 5400 troops crossed the delaware to try and surprise attack the hessian troops
Loyalists have _________________ jobs.
government
What were Alexander Hamilton contributions?
he was an assistant of george washington. he was a founding father, a constitutional convention delegate, and an author of the federalist papers and the first secretary of the US treasury
What were Lord Charles Cornwallis contributions?
he was second in command general and had early campaigns securing british wins
What were Benjamin Franklin's contributions?
he was the oldest founding father. he was one of the 5 committee that prepared the declaration. he never served as a president but he was a well respected inventor, publisher, scientists, and diplomat
What were Benedict Arnold's contributions?
he was was the general in the for the british in the revolutionary war
What was the significance of "Common Sense"?
it was the most influential political pamphlet ever written
What was the significance of the battle of Saratoga?
it was the turning point of the revolutionary war
Loyalists - England was __________.
justified
Neutrals couldn't _________________________________.
make up their minds
What were Paul Revere contributions?
painted the boston massacre painting; one of the riders who warned the colonists that the british were coming
When the Treaty of Paris signed?
september 3, 1783
Define Treaty of Paris:
sets america's borders, great britain recognizes the independence of the united states, and gives them the right to trade west of the 13 colonies
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris?
sets america's borders, let the colonists be able to settle and trade west of the appalachian mtns, and the british recognized the independence of the colonists
What were Molly Pitcher contributions?
she carried the water for the men and she cleaned out the cannons
Define blockade:
soldiers/minutemen who would block roads
What was the significance of Lexington and Concord?
stopped the british soldiers just enough to where sam prescott could warn concord
How did Great Britain's neglect of the colonists gradually lead to independence?
tension just kept building and building until the colonies snapped along with the british.
Define shot heard 'round the world:
the 1st shot fired in the american revolution
What is the significance of Bunker Hill?
the battle of Bunker hill is where the american troops went to bunker hill then decided to go to breed's hill after 2 hours of debating. it was a bad idea because they were low on ammunition and didn't have a lot of weapons and it was right next to the british port. a shop coming in saw them on the top of the hill. so the british fired from the ship. then the british went back up there to the hill and started firing at them. this hill looks over boston. then the colonial people were mad and fought and then they fled. 45% of british soldiers were dead or hurt or captured and only 15% of colonial people were hurt, killed, or captured BRITISH WIN AFTER 3RD TIME
Loyalists were loyal to _________________.
the crown
The Patriots wanted to be free from _____________________.
the crown
What was the significance of the colonies and France signing the French Alliance?
the french were interested in the american people fighting for independence
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
the last major battle in the american revolution, general cornwallis surrendered to george washington's army
What geographic advantage did the Continental Army have?
they were familiar with the land
Define boycott:
to stop using something to prove a point
Loyalists were also called ____________.
tories
What was the significance of the Winter of Valley Forge?
valley forge is where washington's army went when they were beaten tired and hungry
The Patriots were willing to resort to ____________________ if necessary.
violent means
Loyalists wanted to keep _______________.
wealth
The Patriots felt that the British had _____________ them.
wronged
