American Revolution Flashcards

For Humanities Social

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution occur?

Lexington and Concord

What happened at the 2nd Continental Congress?

The delegates tried to patch things up with the King

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A petition sent to the King from the 2nd Continental Congress asking for peace, but the King said no.

What was the first major battle in the Revolution?

The Battle of Bunker Hill

What did the Battle of Bunker Hill tell both sides?

That it was going to be a long war

What was Common Sense?

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine telling the reasons why the colonists should break away from the King.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Who were the Patriots?

Loyal to the colonial cause, about 1 million

Who were Loyalists/Tories?

People who were loyal to the King within Colonial America

What battle occured on Christmas/Christmas Eve because of a surprise attack?

Battle of Trenton. The attack was led by George Washington against Hessian soldiers.

Who were Hessian soldiers?

German mercenaries hired by Britain

How many soldiers were captured after the Battle of Trenton?

900

How many troops did Cornwallis (British) have at the Battle of Princeton?

8,000

What did Washington do at the Battle of Princeton?

He and his troops left their campfires going and left for safety.

What were the advantages of the British?

• More people

• Strong Navy

• Army well-equipped and well trained

• Government has’s plenty of money

• Britain could count on support from 1/3 of America

What were the disadvantages of the British?

• Did not like the idea of war

• Had to move troops and materials 3,000 miles

• Other countries would fight against the British

What were the advantages of the Colonies?

• Home game

• Better fighters in wilderness

• Better guns

• George Washington

What were the disadvantages of the Colonies?

• Supplies

• Experience

• Population

Which battle was where General Burgoyne invaded New York with 9,000 troops?

Battle of Saratoga

Who won the battle of Saratoga?

The colonists

Which country entered on the side of the colonists during the Battle of Saratoga?

France

When was the turning point of the war?

After the Battle of Saratoga and when the French entered the war.

Which battle marked the end of the Revolution?

Battle of Yorktown

What was the treaty that ended the Revolution?

The Treaty of Paris

What did the Treaty of Paris do?

• Made the US free and independent

• Recognized the borders

• Loyalists would be paid for lost property

What was the influence of the Revolutionary War?

• Gave hope to the oppressed peoples of Europe

• Cause of French Revolution

• King George III had no control