American Revolution and War for Independence

What was a significant advantage of the British in the Revolutionary War?

They had a superior navy.

What resources did British soldiers have that contributed to their advantages?

They were well equipped with food, equipment, and ammunition.

Why did the colonists have an advantage in terms of geography?

They had home field advantage and knowledge of the land.

What was the grand cause that motivated the colonists during the war?

Independence, Rights, and Freedom.

What was the name of the initial confrontation between the colonists and British soldiers at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

Lexington and Concord.

Who warned the towns about the British soldiers' advance before the battle of Lexington and Concord?

Paul Revere and two other messengers.

What official document did Thomas Jefferson write during the 2nd Continental Congress?

The Declaration of Independence.

Why was the Declaration of Independence created?

To explain why the colonies decided to separate from England.

What key battle showed that the colonists could stand up to the British military?

Battle of Bunker Hill.

What was a significant victory for Washington's army in Trenton, New Jersey?

They captured 900 British Hessian soldiers.

What was considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

The Battle of Saratoga.

What hardships did soldiers face at Valley Forge?

Malnutrition, cold, and disease.

What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?

The Americans defeated the British in Yorktown with help from the French Navy.

What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?

The Treaty of Paris.

What fighting style contributed to American victory in the Revolutionary War?

Guerilla Warfare.

What territory did the United States control after the Revolutionary War?

Territory all the way to the Mississippi River.

What major benefits did Spain gain after the Revolutionary War?

Regained Florida territory and gained a major trade partner in the US.

How did the Revolutionary War influence France?

The revolution inspired the French Revolution and led to the establishment of a democratic government.

What name was given to the German mercenaries hired by Great Britain to fight against American colonists?

Hessians

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a major turning point in the Revolutionary War?

because the American victory convinced Spain and France that the colonists could win

What was the age of Reason?

People placed great importance on reason=logical thought

Why did the British Parliament begin imposing direct taxes on the American colonies in the 1760s?

To help pay off large debts accumulated during the French and Indian War.

What political slogan expressed the colonial belief that Parliament had no right to tax them without elected colonial delegates?

No taxation without representation.

What 1765 British law gave the first direct internal tax on everyday paper goods and legal documents in the colonies?

The Stamp Act.

What was the highest point of tension in the revolution and involved dumping hundreds of chests of British cargo into the harbor to protest the Tea Act?

The Boston Tea Party

What laws were enacted by the British Parliament to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party?

The Intolerable Acts

Which English Enlightenment philosopher heavily shaped American revolutionary ideals with his theories on social contracts and natural rights?

John Locke.

What was the general agreement to boycott trade with Britain and hurt their economy as a response to the intolerable acts?

The Articles of Association

Which person believed that government should be a contract between the ruler and the people so that they could limit the ruler’s power?

John Locke.

Which person believed that the government should express the will and desire of the people?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau.