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American Revolution |
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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strategy |
An overall plan, such as for winning a war. |
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ally |
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort such as fighting a war. |
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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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issue |
To supply or make available. |
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crucial |
Very important or necessary. |
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What were the strengths of the Continental Army? |
Patriotism Leadership Help from France |
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What were the weaknesses of the Continental Army? |
Short of men and supplies Poorly trained |
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What were the strengths of the British Army? |
Large number of troops Well trained Well supplied |
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What were the weaknesses of the British Army? |
Poor leadership Distance |
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Why did many of the British people not support the war? |
Heavy cost |
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Why did Washington begin the war without African Americans in his army? |
He didn't want it to be a haven for runaway slaves. |
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Why did Washington eventually change his mind and allow African Americans in his army? |
He needed the men. |
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Why did thousands of African Americans join the British army? |
Promises of freedom. |
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Why did African Americans join the Continental Army? |
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery. |
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What was a positive outcome for African Americans after the war? |
Some states had taken steps to end slavery. |
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What caused the Americans to lose to the British in Brooklyn on August 27, 1776? |
Inexperience and loss of troops. |
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Who wrote The Crisis? |
Thomas Paine |
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What message was The Crisis trying to get across to soldiers? |
Don't leave when the going gets tough. |
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Who were the Hessians? |
Hired German soldiers. |
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What was a result of the American's victory at Trenton? |
The British realized the colonists had some "fight" in them. The Patriots were "electrified" and believed they could defeat the British. |
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What was the military strategy of both sides at the beginning of the war? |
Defeat the enemy in one big battle. |
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Washington revised his plan to do what? |
Fight a defensive war and tire the British out. |
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Lord George Germain also revised his plan to what? |
Take control of he Hudson River Valley which would cut off New England from the rest of the states. Men and supplies would be kept from the Continental Army. |
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How did General Burgoyne carry out his plan? |
He left Canada with 8000 troops headed for Albany where he would meet Howe who would come up from New York. |
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What were the two big problems with Burgoyne's plan? |
Unfamiliar territory and Howe went to Philadelphia. |
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Who won the Battle at Saratoga Springs on the Hudson River? |
The Patriots |
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Which nations became allies of the Americans after the victory at Saratoga? |
France and Spain |
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After struggling in the North, why did the British move the war to the South? |
They believed Loyalists were waiting in the South to join their cause. |
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What are Guerrilla soldiers? |
Soldiers who aren't part of a regular army. |
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What tactics did Guerrilla soldiers use against the British? |
Hit and run - attack and then fade into the swamps and forests. |
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What three groups surrounded the British troops at Yorktown? |
The Americans The French on land The French at sea |
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What was one part of the Treaty of Paris which was signed in 1783 ending the war? |
Great Britain would recognize the US as an independent nation. |
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What was another part of the Treaty of Paris which was signed in 1783 ending the war? |
Great Britain would give up claims to all lands between the Atlantic coast and the Mississippi from the border of Canada to Florida. |
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What was the last part of the Treaty of Paris which was signed in 1783 ending the war? |
The US agreed to return all rights and property taken from the Loyalists during the war. |
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Why did many Loyalists not trust the treaty's promise? |
They had been treated poorly by the Patriots during the war. |
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What was the impact of the American Revolution in Europe? |
It thrilled liberals who were dreaming of creating democracies, especially in France. |
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What was the impact of the American Revolution in South America? |
It inspired revolts against European rule in South America. |