American History Chapter 6 Test
What were the outcomes of Saratoga?
1. Ended British hopes of a quick victory 2. Ended British threat to New England 3. Lifted Patriot spirits 4. Helped convince Europeans that Americans had a chance of winning.
What happened at the Battle of Trenton?
After Crossing the Delaware, Washington's surprise attack on Hessian troops the day after Christmas.
How long did the American Revolution last?
Almost 8 years
What happened at Fort Ticonderoga?
American forces captured British cannons and much needed weapons.
Who was George Rogers Clark?
American frontiersman who captured British forts.
Who was Gen. Horatio Gates?
American general who defeated Burgoyne at Battle of Saratoga
Who was Benedict Arnold?
American general who later betrayed the Patriots.
Who was Francis Marion?
American guerrilla fighter known as the 'Swamp Fox'.
Who was John Paul Jones?
American naval commander. Quote: "I have not yet begun to fight"
Who were Paul Revere and William Dawes?
American patriots who warned of British arrival with a signal in the Old North Church
Who was Nathan Hale?
American spy executed by the British.
What happened at Cowpens?
American victory in the South.
Who said 'We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately'?
Benjamin Franklin. In regards to the colonies sticking together to gain independence.
Who was Gen. John Burgoyne?
British general defeated at the Battle of Saratoga.
Who was Sir William Howe?
British general during the American Revolution, specifically winning the Battle of Long Island in New York.
Who was Lord Charles Cornwallis?
British general who surrendered at Yorktown.
What happened on October 19, 1781?
British surrender at Yorktown.
What works did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense and The Crisis.
What are grievances?
Complaints or grievances.
What happened on July 4, 1776?
Declaration of Independence was adopted.
What were the outcomes of the 2nd Continental Congress?
Declaration of Independence, formation of Continental Army, Printed Money, Sent Olive Branch Petition
What happened on April 15, 1783?
End of the American Revolution.
Describe the Battle of Yorktown.
Final major battle, British surrender to Americans.
What is a resolution?
Formal decision or statement.
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
French nobleman who aided the American cause.
Who were the Hessians?
German mercenaries hired by the British.
What happened at Valley Forge?
Harsh winter encampment for American troops.
What are mercenaries?
Hired soldiers.
What did the Treaty of Paris recognize?
Independence of the United States.
What is a preamble?
Introduction or opening statement.
What are guerrillas?
Irregular fighters who use hit-and-run tactics.
Who influenced the ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Who said 'I have not yet begun to fight.'?
John Paul Jones. In regards to not giving up the naval battle that he eventually won against the British.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
Last attempt at peace with Britain, King George said no.
Who said 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.'?
Nathan Hale. In regards to him being hung as a spy
What ideas were taken from John Locke's research for the Declaration of Independence?
Natural Rights to life, liberty, and property
How did the French help Washington at the Battle of Yorktown?
Naval blockade and troops support.
What is the difference between a Patriot and a Loyalist?
Patriots supported independence, Loyalists remained loyal to Britain.
Who said 'One if by land; two if by sea'?
Paul Revere. In regards to the signal hung in the Old North Church.
What are privateers?
Privately owned ships authorized to attack enemy vessels.
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
Prussian officer who trained American troops in marching, aiming, and attacking with bayonets.
Who said 'shot heard round the world'?
Ralph Waldo Emerson. In regards to the first shot fired in the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord.
What is logic?
Reasoning based on evidence and facts.
What are natural rights?
Rights inherent to all individuals.
What were the boundaries of the new nation set at?
Set boundaries of America: Atlantic on the east, Canada on the north, the Mississippi River on the west, and Florida on the south
How did the Declaration change the nature of the American Revolution?
Shifted focus to independence and self-governance instead of making peace with Britain
Essay: Describe the impact of the American Revolution.
The American Revolution led to the creation of the United States, the end of British colonial rule, and the spread of revolutionary ideas worldwide.
What does the Declaration of Independence say about people's rights?
They are endowed with natural rights: life, liberty, and property
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does it mean to violate?
To break or disregard.
What happened at Saratoga?
Turning point battle, American victory.
What was Richard Henry Lee's proposal?
Virginia Resolution for independence.
Who said 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!'?
William Prescott. In regards to the Battle of Bunker Hill.