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21 Cards in this Set
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Why did the colonists object to British policies(laws)? |
They argued that the British violated their rights. |
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What was the purpose for the Sons and Daughtersof Liberty? |
To protest British taxes and policies. |
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Why was the First Continental Congressestablished? |
To send a list of grievances to King George III. |
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What piece of propaganda was written by ThomasPaine to increase colonial support for independence? |
"Common Sense" |
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson. |
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What is the job of the government? |
To protect the rights of its citizens. |
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What are unalienable rights? |
Rights you are born with; according to the Declaration of Independence, they are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. |
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What was a Patriot? |
A colonist who fought for independence from Great Britain. |
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What was a Loyalist? |
A colonist who wished to remain loyal to Great Britain. |
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Who was commissioned to lead the ContinentalArmy? |
George Washington. |
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List 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages for thePatriots. |
3 Advantages: -Familiar with the territory -Good leadership -Fighting to protect their home 3 Disadvantages -Lack of arms -Lack of supplies -Lack of equipment |
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What is the significance of the Battles ofLexington and Concord? |
"The Shot Heard 'Round the World"; the first battle of the American Revolution |
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Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the“Turning Point” of the war? What countrydid the colonist want support from? |
Shows that the Americans can win. It convinces the French to join the war. |
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Where did the Continental Army have to endure aharsh winter with little supplies? |
Valley Forge. |
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What impact did “the Crisis” have on theContinental Army? |
George Washington read it to his soldiers at Valley Forge to boost morale and convince them to re-enlist. |
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What was the last battle of the AmericanRevolution? |
Battle of Yorktown. |
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris1783? |
Ends the American Revolution. Britain gives up all land from Atlantic to the Mississippi River. |
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Who said "Give me liberty or give me death?" |
Patrick Henry |
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Who helped finance the American Revolution? |
Haym Salomon. |
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Who is known as the "Father of the United States Navy"? |
John Paul Jones. |
