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Olive Branch Petition
The Final Attempt by Second Continental Congress to avoid all-out war with Great Britain in 1775
King George III rejected the petition
independence, diplomatically, violence
The Olive Branch Petition did three things
launch America towards ?
showed America was willing to settle things ?
showed Britain was willing to escalate ?
Thomas Paine
An influential writer and pamphleteer who wrote “Common Sense” and “The American Crisis” in 1776
colonial support, momentum
Thomas Paine was instrumental in rallying ? and increasing ? for the Revolutionary Cause
Benedict Arnold
An American general during the Revolutionary war who captured Fort Ticonderoga and helped win the Battle of Saratoga
later on would defect to the British
His plans were revealed before they went through
the ultimate American traitor
betrayal, disloyalty, determination
Benedict Arnold is associated with ? and ?
showed the colonial ? to the Revolutionary Cause
Patriots and Loyalists
The two opposing factions within the colonies
one supported independence from Britain
one remained loyal to the British Crown
political, social, violence, persecution, Loyalists
The Patriots and Loyalist’s led to ? and ? divisions which led to ? and ? against specifically the ?
Battle of Trenton
A pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War fought on December 26, 1776
was a surprise attack by George Washington on Hessian forces
“Crossing the Delaware”
led to a crushing American victory
reinvigoration, re-enlistments, leadership
The Battle of Trenton saw a massive victory for the colonists and led to a ? of the American forces and secured ?
demonstrated George Washington’s effective ?
Battle of Saratoga
The turning point in the American Revolutionary War fought in September and October 1777
Led by General Horatio Gates
Smothering loss for British General John Burgoyne’s forces
Horatio Gates, John Burgoyne
The Battle of Saratoga saw American General ?’s victory and the absolute defeat of British General ?
French
The Battle of Saratoga was CRUCIAL for the colonists as it persuaded the ? to join the American cause
George Rogers Clark
A prominent American military officer who led American forces in the Western frontier
led successful campaigns in the Northwest Territories
control, British influence, key locations
General George Rogers Clark was instrumental in
expanding American ? over the west territories
weakening ?
securing ?
Vincennes, Kaskaskia
George Rogers Clark captured British posts at ? and ?
Chief Joseph Brant
Prominent Mohawk leader who was a loyalist ally, leading many Iroquois and other Native American tribes on raids against the colonists
dynamic, Native American relations, land settlements
Chief Joseph Brant was significant in the way he changed the ? in the northern frontier of the Revolutionary War
shaped post-war ?
attempted to create ? for his people
Battle of Yorktown
The battle that effectively ended the Revolutionary War fought in October 1781
Won under George Washington with the French General Rochambeau
Besieging the General Cornwallis’s British army in Yorktown
major-combat operations, peace negotiations, Franco-American
The Battle of Yorktown ended all ? and paved the way for ?
demonstrated the power of the ? alliance
Benjamin Franklin
An American diplomat who secured international support for the Americans in the Revolutionary War
Ambassador at France
forces, financial support, Treaty of Paris
Benjamin Franklin was crucial in his success at obtaining French ? and ? for the colonies
negotiated the ? to end the war
John Paul Jones
An American naval commander known for his daring exploits and leadership at sea
known for a famous battle against the Serapis in 1779
won a losing battle
absolute mad lad (this guy’s adventures are insane)
American morale, naval hero
John Paul Jones was critical at boosting ? and was seen as a ?
Treaty of Paris
The formal agreement that ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence from Britain
negotiated by Ben Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams
new borders, diplomatic relations
The Treaty of Paris was critical for defining ? and laying the groundwork for future ?
gave rights back to the Loyalists
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