The End of the War

How was Benedict Arnold convinced to switch sides?

He was manipulated by his wife, who may have given him syphilis.

What did Benedict Arnold offer the British in a letter to John Andre?

He offered to give West Point to John Andre.

What was found when John Andre was captured?

The letter from Benedict Arnold

Why were John Andre's last requests (to be killed in uniform and shot) denied?

This was retribution for Nathan Hale.

What did Francis Marion and Henry Lee do to Cornwallis?

They took his supplies.

What battle saw Nathaniel Green, Henry Lee, and Francis Marion trap Bannister Tarleton?

Battle of Cowpens

Who was the second-in-command to Cornwallis?

Bannister Tarleton

Who was the "Strong Man of the Revolution" who moved artillery before the Battle of Gilford Court House?

Peter Francisco

What did Cornwallis do at Gilford Court House to keep his troops moving forward?

He fired on his own men.

Who was the "Paul Revere of Virginia" who warned Thomas Jefferson of the approaching British?

Jack Jouett

What was Jack Jouett's ride called?

The forty-mile ride

Who did Washington ask to block the Virginia coast before Yorktown?

French Admiral Degrassi

Who was the French General who encountered Cornwallis at Yorktown?

French General Rochambaeu

What was the last battle of the Revolution?

Battle of Yorktown

Who surrendered for Cornwallis at Yorktown?

John O’Hara

Who did George Washington send to accept Cornwallis's sword?

Ben Lincoln

When did the Battle of Yorktown occur?

October 19th, 1781

What officially ended the war in 1783?

The Peace of Paris

Who negotiated the Treaty of Paris?

Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay

What were the conditions of the Peace of Paris Treaty?

It ends the war, recognized independence, no British troops east of the Mississippi River, and fishing rights to the Grand Banks returns to America.

What was the first, weak government of the US called?

The Articles of Confederation

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

No president (only an executive committee), no national courts system, no national bank, no national currency, no army or navy, and could not regulate trade amongst states.

What was George Washington's quote about the Articles of Confederation?

"I have grown old in the other service of my country" and "We are one nation today, and thirteen tomorrow."

What was the only law passed by the Confederation Congress?

The Northwest Land Ordinances of 1785

What states were created from the Northwest Land Ordinances?

Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin

What were the rules for a territory to become a state under the Ordinance?

They had to have 60,000 people in the territory, slavery was outlawed, and they had to treat the natives fairly.

What two states disputed ownership of the Potomac River?

Virginia and Maryland

Where did George Washington allow the delegates from Virginia and Maryland to meet?

Mount Vernon

What event was the kidnapping of tax collectors, started by Daniel Shay?

Shays Rebellion

What was Thomas Jefferson's quote about Shays Rebellion?

"A little Rebellion now and then is a good thing it is a medicine necessary for the Sound Health of government"