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American Revolution
French and Indian War to The End of the American Revolution
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History
8th Grade
01/17/2011

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Two armies in the French-Indian War?
Definition
GB and France, this resulted in the outstanding debt in GB.
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Why were there protests from the Americans right after the French-Indian War?
Definition
There were a series of taxes onto Americans.
Term
What two events occurred in Boston, that created tensions?
Definition
The Boston Massacre (1770) and the Intolerable Acts (1774).
Term
When and why did the First Continental Congress meet?
Definition
In the year 1774, to find peaceful solutions to GB.
Term
Which two important Documents were published in 1776?
Definition
Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence.
Term
What happened at Lexington and Concord? When was this?
Definition
In 1775, the first battle between GB and America occurred.
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Why were the battles of Trenton (NJ) and Princeton significant?
Definition
These were major turning points in the war.
Term
Strategy
Definition
An overall plan, such as winning a war.
Term
Ally
Definition
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war.
Term
Continental Army
Definition
American Army during the American Revolution
Term
How did GB respond to the news of the Battle of Yorktown?
Definition
1) They accepted defeat.
2) King George kept fighting for three more months
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What were the three main provisions of the Treaty of Paris?
Definition
1) Americans were separate from GB.
2) Gave up claims of Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River.
3) Americans will return all rights and property to loyalists.
Term
How did the American Revolution affect other parts of the world?
Definition
1) France became motivated for Revolution
2)South America revolted against Europe in 1800's.
Term
What tactics did Americans use in the South?
Definition
Guerilla Warfare
Make British chase the american troops
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How did the victory in the south contribute to the American Victory?
Definition
1) Tired out the British Army -> Created hatred for GB
2) Cornwallis leaves the south, goes to Yorktown.
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How did the French assist the Americans in the battle of Yorktown?
Definition
1) Surrounded Yorktown by Land and Sea
2) 29 Warships blocked the Chesapeake bay.
7,800 troops
Term
How was General Washington's strategy different throughout the war?
Definition
Original: Win quick
New:Avoid big battles/Defend
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Why were Americans more hopeful after the battle of Saratoga(1777)?
Definition
A large amount of British were captured.
France and Spain join the war.
American morale was boosted.
Term
Name two Foreigners who were present with the Americans at Valley Forge.
Definition
Friedrich von Steuben, raised morale/trained
Marquis de Lafayette,uniforms/money
Term
What was the message of The Crisis?
Definition
Don't Quit
Term
How were the Americans able to win such an overwhelming victory at Trenton(1776)?
Definition
The Hessians were caught by surprise, hungover.
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Why did the Declaration of Independence increase American's motivation to fight?
Definition
They knew they would be free
They had support
Term
Which group raised hopes and questions with the Declaration of Independence?
Definition
African Americans, "All men are created equal"
Term
What allowed the British to almost win the war in 1776?
Definition
Americans were outnumbered &and outrained
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American Strength
Definition
Loyalty
Term
American Strength
Definition
france
Term
George Washington
Definition
American Strength
Term
Haym Salomon
Definition
American Strength
Term
British Strength
Definition
Outnumber
Term
British Strength
Definition
30k troops from Germany
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Well trained
Definition
British Strength
Term
Endless supplies
Definition
British Strength
Term
Shortages
Definition
American Weakness
Term
Short of Men
Definition
American Weakness
Term
American Weakness
Definition
Cowards
Term
British Weakness
Definition
Distance
Term
Not vital
Definition
British Weakness
Term
Poor leadership
Definition
British Weakness
Term
British Weakness
Definition
Changing plans
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What did Rochambeau think of French troops?
Definition
They must have confidence in their leaders
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How was the Battle of Yorktown a turning point in the war?
Definition
Americans defeated the 2nd large British army.
British lost faith
GB realized that you can not defeat a idea with an army.
Term
Who lead the army in the south?
Definition
Nethaniel Greene
Term
What was the concept in the south?
Definition
You don't have to win the battle to win the war.
Term
What did Arnold do in 1980?
Definition
Left the Americans for the British.
Term
Charles Cornwallis
Definition
Commander in the Battle of Yorktown.
Term
King George III
Definition
The King of GB from 1760-1820
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Chesapeake Bay
Definition
Location where 29 French Warships cut off Cornwallis supplies.
Term
Declaration of Independence
Definition
Document written July 2, 1776
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When was the Treaty of Paris written?
Definition
1783
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