The COMPLETE Revolutionary War

Where did the Minute Men put resources?

Lexington and Concord

What was General Gage's plan?

To ransack Lexington and take back gunpowder stored there.

Who were the "messengers of the revolution"?

Paul Revere, William Dawls, and Samuel Prescott.

What did one lantern hung in the church mean?

The British were coming by land.

What did two lanterns hung in the church mean?

The British were coming by sea.

Which messenger was captured?

Paul Revere.

Which messengers were successful?

William Dawls and Samuel Prescott.

When was the first shot of the Revolutionary War fired?

April 19, 1775, at Lexington.

Who led the Minute Men at Lexington?

John Parker.

What was the Olive Branch and Sword Petition?

A letter to the King requesting he repeal the Intolerable Acts and seek good relations again.

What were the Patriot Advantages?

Had a cause, home advantage, only had to survive (not win), and had George Washington.

What were the Patriot Disadvantages?

Not organized, and 1/5th of the population were Loyalists.

What were the British Advantages?

Bigger population, professional army, large navy, and organized government.

What were the British Disadvantages?

War doubled their debt, their ships were in a bad state, and they had to hire mercenaries (like Germans).

Where did Patrick Henry give his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?

St. John’s Church in Virginia.

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"

When did the Revolutionary War start and end?

1775 to 1783

Who were the leaders of the Green Mountain Boys?

Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold

What fort did the Green Mountain Boys capture?

Fort Ticonderoga

Who was tasked with moving the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston?

Henry Knox

Who replaced General Gage as the British commander?

William Howe

Why did the Patriots have to flee the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Due to a lack of supplies

What did Lord Dunmore offer slaves who fought for the British?

Freedom

How many enslaved people joined the Continental Army after Washington made the same offer?

20,000

What were George Washington's three reasons for wanting to take Canada?

To take it from the British, gain French support, and gain more land for America

Who led the American forces in the attack on Quebec?

Richard Montgomery

What was the first all-American battle?

Moore's Creek Bridge Battle

How did the Patriots win the Moore's Creek Bridge Battle?

They coated the bridge in tar, pitch, and resin and lit it on fire.

Where did Henry Knox's cannons force William Howe to evacuate from Boston to?

Long Island, New York

Who was the fisherman who helped Washington's army cross and retreat?

William Glover

Who was Nathan Hale?

A spy for Washington who said, "Sir, my only regret is I have but one life to give for my country."

What was Washington's first victory?

Battle of Trenton (surprising the Hessians on Christmas)

What was Washington's second victory?

Battle of Princeton

What was the turning point of the war for the Patriots?

The Campaign of Saratoga

Who was the British general who disobeyed the plan and took Philadelphia instead of meeting the other armies?

General Howe (winning the Battle of Brandywine Creek and Germantown)

Who was the British general who was tricked by Benedict Arnold and retreated during the campaign?

Barry St. Leger

Who was the British general who was defeated at Saratoga?

General John Burgoyne ("Gentleman Johnny")

Who was the American general waiting for Burgoyne at Saratoga?

Horatio Gates

What was the result of the American victory at Saratoga?

France became the first country to recognize American independence.

What other country recognized American independence and provided resources?

Spain

Who was the Frenchman sent by the King who told him the Americans had a chance after Saratoga?

Marquis de Lafayette

Who was the American diplomat well-liked by the French court?

Ben Franklin

Who was the Prussian Drill Master who trained Washington's army?

Baron Von Steuben

What did Baron Von Steuben teach the soldiers?

To march and how to fire and reload in an orderly fashion

Who replaced William Howe after the Saratoga Campaign?

George Clinton

When was the Battle of Monmouth Court House?

June 28th, 1778

What was the Battle of Monmouth Court House known for?

Being the longest and hottest battle of the revolution

Who led the Patriots to victory at Monmouth Court House?

George Washington and Charles Lee

What was Charles Lee in charge of?

The New Jersey Militia

Who was Molly Pitcher?

A woman who took over command and manned the cannons after her husband was killed

Where did Lord Dunmore flee to rule Virginia?

A ship in the river

What did the people of Virginia do in response to Lord Dunmore fleeing?

They stormed the Governor's palace and took weapons

Who was the first governor of Virginia?

Patrick Henry

Who drafted the Virginia Constitution?

George Mason

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

George Mason

Who led a militia to attack British forts in the West?

George Rogers Clark

What were the three forts George Rogers Clark's militia went after?

Kaskaskia, Fort Savannah, and Vincennes

Who ran Fort Vincennes and paid natives to scalp people?

Henry Hamilton

Who led the night battle at Stony Point?

Anthony Wayne

What was Anthony Wayne's nickname?

"Mad Anthony"

What French ship did Ben Franklin negotiate for?

Bonhomme Richard

Who engaged the British off the coast of Yorkshire in the Battle of Flamborough Head?

John Paul Jones

What famous quote did John Paul Jones say when fighting the British ship Serapis?

"Sir, I have not yet begun to fight."

Why was the British Army moved to the South?

Because they couldn't lose that land and thought the colonists there were more loyal

Who kept the port of Charlestown safe from the British for 45 days?

Ben Lincoln

Who took Charlestown for the British?

General Clinton

Who was left in charge of the British troops in Charlestown after Clinton left?

Cornwallis

What was the first major battle in South Carolina and the worst for the Patriots?

Battle of Camden

Who was the Patriot General who lost the Battle of Camden?

Horatio Gates

Who were the two guerilla fighters who fought against lost British soldiers in the South?

Henry Lee and Francis Marian "Swamp Fox"

What were the three provisions of the Intolerable Acts?

Closes port of Boston until full cost of tea is paid, had to host up to 3 soldiers instead of one, and allowed for a standing army during peacetime.