Chapter 8 DOI/Chapter 9 - American Revolution

Common Sense

a pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence.

Declaration of Independence

the document written to declare the American colonies an independent nation, free from British rule.

Independence

freedom from control by another government or country.

Natural Rights

rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law.

Petition

a formal, written request made to an official person or organization.

Ally

a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war.

American Revolution

the struggle of the 13 American colonies to gain their independence from Great Britain.

Continental Army

the American army during the American Revolution

Strategy

an overall plan, such as winning a war.

Treaty

a written and signed agreement between two or more countries.

Who said, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!?"

Patrick Henry

The main idea of Patrick Henry's speech was to urge colonists to...

revolt against England or die trying to become free.

At the Second Continental Congress, the decision was made to form...

an army.

The Continental Army was composed of troops from...

all 13 colonies.

Why was George Washington chosen to be the military leader of the Continental Army?

Because of his experience, talent and character. He could unite the colonies better than anyone else.

How can you best describe the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The British won but suffered many losses.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

To ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

It helped to persuade many colonists that they should be independent from Great Britain.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

To explain why it was time for the colonies to separate from Britain.

List the four parts of the Declaration of Independence.

1.Preamble 2. Natural Rights 3. British Wrongs 4. Independence

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule came from...

the governed.

How do Natural Rights that are described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

Because people are born with natural rights.

On July 2nd, the Second Continental Congress voted that the 13 colonies were...

free and independent states.

The delegates accepted the Declaration of Independence on...

July 4th, 1776

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was considered...

an act of treason.

Describe why Thomas Jefferson said that King George III was an unfit ruler.

King George III was an unfit ruler because he denied colonists their rights.

Americans biggest strength during the Revolutionary War was...

George Washington.

At the start of the war, a major weakness for the British Army was..

poor leadership.

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

The cost to tax payers was too high.

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They hoped that independence would lead to the end of slavery.

What was the main cause of the America defeat in Brooklyn, NY in August 1776?

Inexperienced Soldiers.

What was a result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

Americans could beat the British and their allies and greatly boosted American morale.

How can you best describe Washington's military strategy after 1776?

Washington's basic military strategy was to fight a defensive war and tire out the British.

The American cause looked to be more helpful after the Battle of Saratoga because...

After the Battle of Saratoga, the French became allies of the Americans, and Spain entered the war against the British.

Who became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

The French

A clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne and the British troops in Albany, New York was an..

unfamiliar territory.

Which group helped to prevent British victory in the South?

Guerrilla Troops

What did the Treaty of Paris entail?

1. Great Britain recognized The United States as an independent country.

2. Great Britain handed territory over that covered the areas of the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River.

3. The United States had agreed to return all rights and property taken from loyalists during the war.

After the Americans had won the Revolutionary War, it impacted other parts of the world because...

it encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights which include:

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.