Chapter 8 APUSH
What tune did the British band play after their surrender in October 1781?
"The World Turn'd Upside Down"
What statement in the Declaration of Independence will haunt the citizens of the US for generations to come?
"all men are created equal"
By many accounts how much of the colonial population remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolution?
16%
In what year was the finale peace treaty signed ending the American Revolution?
1783
Which famous Prussian general will help train the Continental Army?
Barron von Steuben
Which battle will George Washington use a controlled retreat, with the help of a prevailing wind and fog to escape the British?
Battle of Long Island
What battle will be the turning point of the American Revolution in October 1777?
Battle of Saratoga
What famous Founding Father disowned his eldest son (illegitimate) for remaining loyal to Britain?
Ben Franklin
Which three Americans will be sent to Britain to negotiate a peace treaty?
Ben Franklin John Adams and John Jay
5. Ethan Allen and what other man helped to surprise and capture the British garrisons at Ticonderoga and Crown Point?
Benedict Arnold
How was American morale shaken in 1780?
Benedict Arnold tried to give the British West Point - Traitor
9. Thomas Paine is known for the distribution of what famous document? In what year?
Common Sense ; January 1776
1. The Conservative movement in Congress in May 1775 desired what actions to take place in the colonies?
Continued fighting, but no independence.
Which British General was forced to surrender at Yorktown when surrounded by Washington, Rochambeau and the French navy?
Cornwallis
What famous crossing took place on December 25, 1776 by Washington? What other future POTUS will be depicted in the same boat as George Washington at this famous crossing?
Crossing the Delaware; James Monroe
This French Admiral will help pin in the British at Yorktown forcing the British to surrender.
De Grasse
What document can be called "the Explanation of Independence"? Why?
Declaration of Independence. Because 2/3 of the document listed the grievances the colonies had towards King George III
What major mistake did Britain make concerning the Loyalists?
Did not take full advantage of their loyalty
This treaty signed with the Iroquois will be the first between the United States and a Native American nation.
Fort Stanwix
Which British general was defeated in October of 1777, which becomes the turning point of the American Revolution?
General Burgoyne
Which American hero might have caused the British to cede the Ohio River region?
George Rogers Clarke
2. What did George Washington do which gave the members of the 2nd Continental Congress hints that he should be elected Commander of the Continentals?
He wore his dress uniform
8. Even though Bunker Hill was a defeat, how did it affect the British?
Heavy casualties and forced them to consider the Hessians
Which English philosopher did Jefferson use to invoke universal "natural rights"? (not in textbook)
John Locke
Which famous American said the following: "I have not begun to fight", but later he had to abandon his ship?
John Paul Jones
What was the derogatory name given to the "redcoats" by the patriots? (not in cook)
Lobster Backs
Which side of the battle did most educated and wealthy people fall during the American Revolution?
Loyalists
What two promises by the Americans in the Treaty of 1783 concerning the Loyalists were not carried out?
Loyalists were not to be further persecuted, and Congress was to recommend to the State legislatures that confiscated Loyalist property be restored.
Republicanism meant what to the Patriots in the Revolution?
Meant an end to hereditary aristocracy, but not an end to all social hierarchy.
After this battle, Washington remained in NY until his move to Yorktown?
Monmouth
Which famous American said the following just before his death after being captured by the British: "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country"
Nathan Hale
This American general was able to force the British to follow him along a long and exhaustive route in the Southern colonies. (fighting Quaker)
Nathanael Greene
What did Thomas Jefferson call the most republican example of democracy in the colonies prior to the American Revolution?
New England town meetings and annual elections
In what part of the colonies were the Loyalists least numerous? Why?
New England. Most democratic and was especially strong and mercantilism was weak.
6. As proof that the colonies were not seeking their independence what last ditch effort was passed in July 1775 which King George III rejected after the Battle of Bunker Hill. Why did he reject the colonies appeal?
Olive Branch Petition; The casualty rate at the Battle of Bunker Hill
What qualities did Washington posses which convinced the 2nd Continental Congress to choose him as the leader of the Continental Army?
Outstanding powers of leadership and immense strength of character, radiated patience, courage, self-discipline, and a sense of justice
Which famous American said the following: "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
What was the primary reason for the French backing of the Americans in the American Revolution?
Revenge from the defeat in the F/I war
What document was the 1st formal declaration of independence by the colonies?
Richard Henry Lee's Resolution
Which country had joined with France in the War of Independence hoping to gain the trans-Allegheny area?
Spain
Why was the battle in question #35 the turning point?
The French decide to join the battle because the Americans prove they can defeat the British.
What is meant by the term Republican Motherhood (not in book)?
The idea that women would fight for the colonies and do anything which would help the cause of freedom and independence.
After facing the British head-on in NY, what strategy did Washington implement which was not in the style of Old European Warfare?
The use of gorilla warfare—hit and run
7. Why were the Americans upset about the hiring of the Hessian mercenaries?
They felt that this was a family fight—should not involve others
Why was the military alliance with the French unique during the American Revolution?
They were a hereditary foe and Roman Catholic.
What was the other name given to the Loyalists in the American Revolution?
Tories
Place the following in chronological order: Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War, Treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian War, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Saratoga, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
Treaty of 1763, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence, Battle of Saratoga, Treaty of 1783, Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
What two famous victories will take place in December 1776 by the Continental Army?
Trenton and Princeton
After victories at Brandywine and Germantown where does Washington retire for the winter to in 1777?
Valley Forge, PA
3. What was unique about Washington's military record?
Washington lost more battles than he won
What was the alternate name of the Patriots during the American Revolution?
Whigs
10. What was Paine's definition of a republic?
political society where power flowed from the people themselves