Stimulated broad support for independence written by Thomas Paine. Was written to inspire colonists to support independence.
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The Crisis
Document that Washington read to the troops at Valley Forge. The Crisis informs the Americans of the challenges faced by the Continental army.
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Virginia Resolution
Introduced Henry Lee and stated that colonies should be free and independent to the declaration of independence which was never ratified.
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General Howe
General of the British Army who defeated George Washington in the battle of New York. Chased Continental Army out of New York.
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Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale was an American spy who was caught by the British and executed. “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
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Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson, edited by Ben Franklin, John Addams. First signed on August 2nd 1776, Approved July 4th 1776. Sections- Preamble
Human Rights
Grievances against the king
Declaring Independence
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Thomas Jefferson
Wrote Declaration of Independence
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John Addams
Edited Declaration of Independence and was the second president
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Ben Franklin
Edited the Declaration of Independence, was a leading American inventor, diplomat, and worker
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Deborah Sampson
Joined the Continental Army disguised as a man.
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Mary Ludwig Hayes McAuley
Mary was one of many woman who brought pitchers of water to men. She represented a group of women known as molly pitchers. She took over her husbands cannon when he died.
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General John Burgoyne
British officer who tried to surround american troops in upstate NY to try and make a quick end to the war. He was unsuccessful.
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Battle of Saratoga
A major turning point in the war; american victory ended the threat of the british in new england. this convinced Europeans that Americans had a chance of winning.
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Marquis de Lafayette
young french man who offered to volunteer for the patriots. he eventually ranked up and was an aide to george washington.
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Baron Von Steuben
Prussian officer who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge. He turned the ragged army into a true fighting force. Many of his training ideas are still used now.
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Valley Forge
Winter of 1777-78 Brutal temps and the Continental Army had no shelter, limited supplies, and little food.
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Margaret Corbin
When Corbin’s husband was wounded, she took over his cannon and continued to fight. She eventually earned a pension from the Army as she continued serving.
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King of England during the Revolutionary war.
King George III
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Francis Marion
Was known by his nickname “The Swamp Fox.” He was a master of “hit and run” attacks or guerilla warfare.
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Bernardo de Galvez
Helped keep the Port of New Orleans open for American use, so supplies could be shipped up river to support Clark’s troops in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
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George Rodgers Clark
Fought on the “Western” Frontier and eventually captured Kaskaskia and Fort Vincennes.
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Bonhomme Richard
American ship, captained by John Paul Jones, that was engaged in a naval battle with the Serapis. The BonHomme Richard eventually won the battle.
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Lord Charles Cornwallis
Commander of the British troops.
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Nathaneal Greene
American general who commanded the Continental Army in the South. His tactic of splitting the army into two, helped defeat the British.
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Guerilla warfare
A military strategy used by the Americans. It used hit and run attacks and using the land for troops to hide
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Privateer
A privately owned boat outfitted with weapons.
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Seraphis
The British ship overtaken by the Bon Homme Richard
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Newburgh conspiracy
The threat of revolt by soldiers of the Continental Army. The soldiers had not been paid and they threatened to attack Congress. Washington realized the threat was real and dangerous. He convinced the soldiers not to revolt and convinced Congress to pay the soldiers.
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John Paul Jones
Captain of the BonHomme Richard who said “I have not yet begun to fight” when the British captain of the Serapis asked him to surrender
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Battle of Yorktown
Final battle of the Revolutionary War. Nathanial Green and George Washington forced the British, under Cornwallis into Yorktown. The Brits waited for their navy to arrive, so they could escape. Their navy couldn’t make it to them as they were blockade by the French navy.
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Treaty of Paris
The treaty that ended the war
* Great Britain recognized America as an Independent nation. * All British troops were to be withdrawn from America * America promised to pay off debts * Congress would advise states to pay off loyalists.
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Disease
Greatest cause of death during Revolutionary War
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Length of enlistment for Washington’s troops early in the war
One year and then they could leave
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Reasons America won the war (Detailed answers) Use KALM
· Knowledge of the land · Allies · Leadership · Motivation
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How did the American revolution affect France
\- French looked to Americans as an example to revolt against their government - Formed a Declaration of Rights of and Man and Citizen - Revolt in Santa Domingue