America's War for Independence, 1775-1783

These flashcards cover key concepts related to America's War for Independence, including strategies, treaties, and significant social sentiments.

British southern strategy

A military plan by Britain to gain control of the Southern colonies, perceived to have more Loyalists.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing US independence and delineating territorial boundaries.

Loyalists

Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution, also known as Tories.

Patriots

Colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution and supported independence.

Yorktown

The site of the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War, where Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces.

Confiscation laws

Laws enacted by various states to seize the property of Loyalists during and after the American Revolution.

Natural rights

Philosophical rights inherent to all individuals, which were emphasized during the American Revolution.

Republicanism

The political ideology that emphasizes the role of citizens and the importance of civic virtue in governance.

Civil war

A war between groups within the same country, which describes the conflict between Loyalists and Patriots in the American Revolutionary context.

Aid from foreign countries

Support received from nations such as France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic during the American Revolutionary War.