The struggle of the colonies in North America to gain their independence from Great Britain.
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Continental Army
The American army during the Revolution
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Democracy
A system of government in which the power to govern belongs to the people
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Rebellion
A violent attempt to resist or overthrow the government or another authority.
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Issuing
To supply or make available
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Strategy
An overall plan, such as winning a war
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Ally
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort (fighting a war)
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Crucial
Very important or necessary
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Prospect
The chance that something will happen
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Which document was the cause of the Revolutionary War (Intro)?
Declaration of Independence
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What were the strengths of the Continental army?
*Experienced leader- George Washington *Aid from French
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What were the weaknesses of the Continental army?
*Short of soldiers *Lacked experience *Supply shortage
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What did Congress do to help pay for the war (7.1)?
Printed more currency
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What were the strengths of the British army?
*Larger army *Experienced
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What were the weaknesses of the British army?
*Poor leadership *Unfamiliar terrain
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Why were many British people not supportive of the war (7.2)?
High cost for taxpayers
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Why did African Americans join the Continental army (7.3)?
Hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.
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What factor led many African Americans to choose to be Loyalists during the war for independence (7.3)?
Slaves of Patriots were offered freedom for joining the British
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At what battle did the British stop their attack because General Howe figured Washington would surrender (7.3)?
Brooklyn (New York)
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What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776 (7.3)?
inexperienced soldiers
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Who wrote The Crisis (7.4)?
Thomas Paine
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What was the purpose of The Crisis (7.4)?
To encourage the Continental army
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What was the effect of The Crisis (7.4)?
Boosted morale by making them realize that the harder the situation, the more glorious the triumph
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What battle was an American victory that occurred after Americans crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night and surprised the Hessians (7.4)?
Battle of Trenton
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What was the result of the American victories at Trenton & Princeton (7.4)?
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
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What was the basic military strategy of George Washington after 1776 (7.5)?
Fight a defensive war and tire out the British
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What was the new British strategy revised by Lord George Germain (7.5)?
Divide the rebels by taking control of the Hudson River Valley, cutting off supply lines
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What was the disadvantage for Burgoyne’s plan in Albany, New York (7.5)?
Unfamiliar territory
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What battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution (7.5)?
Saratoga
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What was the effect of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga (7.5)?
European countries came to the aid of America
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Which nation became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga (7.5)?
France
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Where was winter difficult for the American troops due to low supplies & starvation(7.5)?
Valley Forge
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What Battle occurred as Washington’s army chased retreating British troops across New Jersey and pushed them back to New York (7.5)?
Battle of Monmouth
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Why did the British change their strategy to attack the South, expecting to win more battles there (7.6)?
There were many Loyalists there
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Which fighting strategy did the Americans use very effectively during the war (7.6)?
The used ambushes and guerilla warfare in battle
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown (7.6)?
Cornwallis surrendered which ended the war
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What were the 3 terms of the Treaty of Paris (7.7)?
-Britain recognizes U.S. as independent country -Britain gives territory from Atlantic Ocean to Mississippi River -U.S. returned all rights and property taken from the Loyalists
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How were other parts of the world impacted by the American Revolution (7.7)?
Encouraged other nations to fight for independence
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After the Revolutionary War, where did many Loyalists relocate to (7.7)?
Canada
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Review: -Battle of Yorktown Map (7.6) -Notes from Capture the Flag
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