American Rev

What are the four parts of the Declaration of Independence?

Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence.

What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explain?

It explains why the colonies are declaring independence.

What are the natural rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What were the Writs of Assistance?

General search warrants that allowed British officials to search homes and businesses for smuggled goods.

What is guerrilla warfare?

Fighting using surprise attacks, ambushes, and quick retreats instead of traditional open battles.

Who was John Locke?

An Enlightenment thinker whose ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence, particularly on natural rights and social contract.

What is the significance of Benedict Arnold in the American Revolution?

He was an American general who betrayed the Patriots and switched sides to the British.

What did Paul Revere and William Dawes do?

They warned the colonists that British troops were coming before the battles of Lexington and Concord.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

It was a major American victory that convinced France to openly ally with the United States.

What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) accomplish?

It officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces, effectively ending major fighting in the war.

What were the advantages of the British Army?

Better-trained soldiers, more supplies, weapons, money, and a powerful navy.

What advantages did the Continental Army have?

Fighting on familiar land, strong motivation, Washington's leadership, and later French support.

What were the First and Second Continental Congress?

First (1774): Protested British policies; Second (1775): Organized the war and declared independence.

What happened to Washington's troops in New York City?

They were defeated by the British and had to retreat.

Why did the Continental Congress struggle to supply its army?

It could not directly tax people and depended on insufficient contributions from states.

What did Thomas Jefferson believe was essential for a strong government?

Education, as an educated public is necessary for a successful democracy.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The British won but suffered heavy casualties, showing that Patriots could fight effectively.

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

Washington surprised and defeated Hessian troops, boosting Patriot morale.

What was the major defeat for the Americans at Charleston?

It was a major British victory where American forces surrendered the city.

What was the role of Hessians in the American Revolution?

They were German soldiers hired by Great Britain to fight in the war.

Who was King George III?

The British king who opposed American independence and viewed the Patriots as rebels.

What did General Charles Cornwallis do?

He surrendered at Yorktown in 1781, helping to bring the war to an end.

What was the significance of the Battle of Kings Mountain?

Patriot militia defeated a Loyalist force, hurting British efforts in the South.