Test Study

What was the importance of Sybil Ludington?

A 16 y/o girl that volunteered to warn the countryside of the attack and to alert the Militia troops.

What was the importance of Marquis De Lafayette

A French nobleman who served in the Continental Army. He worked with the king of France to send French troops, ships and funds that assisted the colonists in the Revolutionary War and contributed to the victory of Yorktown .

What was the importance of Phillis Wheatley?

A former enslaved African American who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence

Alliance

An agreement to help or support in times of trouble

Who fired the first shot at Lexington?

An unknown person.

What was the importance of James Armstead Lafayette?

British directed him to spy on the Patriots but he was actually pushing incorrect information to foil their plans.

WHAT WAS THE IMPROTANCE OF LORD CORNWALLIS?

British general who surrendered at Yorktown.

WHAT WAS THE IMPROTANCE OF King George III?

British king during the Revolutionary era

Loyalist

Colonists who did not want independence from Great Britain, supports of England

What was the importance of George Washington?

Commander of the Continental army.

Significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

First MAJOR battle, it proved that the British could be defeated.

Significance of the Treaty of Alliance 1778?

France helps America to gain its independence from Britain.

What was the significance of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation?

In November 1775, Dunmore declared that any enslaved person who fled his master and would serve with loyalty towards Great Britain, would secure their freedom.

What is the philosophy of John Locke?

John Locke was a Patriot who was the promoter if America's independence.

Significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

Last battle of the Revolutionary War and led to the American independence from Great Britain.

What were the three unalienable right of Americans?

Life Liberty and property.

Significance of The First Continental Congress?

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 56 delegates from 12 colonies (all except Georgia) got together to discuss what to do in response to what they saw as a growing problem.

Minutemen

Militia volunteers, so called because they were willing to fight at a moments notice.

Do you know who fired the first shot at Lexington? Why? Why not?

One of them fired before he went off, and three or four more jumped over a wall and fired.

What was the importance of Patrick Henry?

Outspoken member of the house of burgesses; inspired colonial patriotism with "Give me liberty or give me death" speech.

What was the importance of Paul Revere?

Patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of British arrival

What was the importance of Benjamin Franklin?

Prominent member of the Continental Congress; help frame the Declaration of Independence, helped gain French support for American independence

What was the importance of John Locke?

Promoted the cause of independence.

Significance of the Battle of Concord and Lexington?

Site of the first armed conflict.

Mercenary

Soldiers who are hired to fight for a country other than their own

Guerilla

Soldiers who make hit-and-run attacks against their enemy

What are the strengths of the American/Continental army in the Revolutionary War?

Strong sense of patriotism; defending the land, principles and beliefs.

Patriot

Strong supporters of American independence

Significance of the Battle of Trenton?

Surprise attack on the Hessians on Christmas and more soldiers join the army.

Significance of Treaty of Paris?

The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S and British Representatives on September 3, 1783, formally ending the American Revolution war.

What was the importance of Thomas Jefferson?

Thomas Jefferson was the major author of the Declaration of Independence.

What was the importance of Thomas Paine?

Thomas Paine wrote the book Common Sense. January of 1776, Common Sense explained that the colonies should break away from British rule.

Significance of the Declaration of Independence?

To announce to the world that England's 13 colonies are breaking away and forming a new nation called The United States of America

Boycott

To refuse to buy

Repeal

To take back or do away with a law

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Turning point of the war and the France joined the war becoming colonists ally.