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26 Cards in this Set
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Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
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Lexington and Concord
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Who wrote American Crisis?
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Thomas Paine
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Why was the American Crisis written?
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to boost the moral of the colonists
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Who supported the Continental Army by giving large amounts of money to the war effort?
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Robert Morris
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Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
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George Washington
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What type of warfare was used by the colonists?
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guerrilla warfare
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How did the British plan to win the war?
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end it quickly (they didn't want to spend too much money)
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How did the colonists plan to win the war?
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make it a long war, so the British would get tired of paying for it
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Who was the Commander of the British Army?
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William Howe
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What characteristics could be used to describe the British Army?
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well trained
disciplined well equipped |
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What characteristics could be used to describe the Continental Army?
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inexperienced
had problems keeping soldiers poorly equipped |
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Who was hanged by the British for being a spy?
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Nathan Hale
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Who said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."?
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Nathan Hale
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Where did George Washington send troops to train during the winter months?
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Valley Forge
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Why did Washington send the troops to Valley Forge?
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surviving the cold winter would inspire them to fight harder and never give up
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What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
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Battle of Saratoga
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Why was Saratoga the so important to the colonists?
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The French decided to join and fight with the colonists after Saratoga
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Who was the colonial naval officer that defeated the British on their own ship?
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John Paul Jones
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Why was the victory over the British at sea significant?
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It was a boost to the colonial moral, they believed that they could beat the British
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What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
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Yorktown
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Who was the British General that surrendered to the Continental Army?
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Charles Cornwallis
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On what date did the American Revolution end?
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October 19, 1781
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What was then treaty that ended the American Revolution?
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Treaty of Paris of 1783
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What did Spain gain in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
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Florida
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What did the French gain from the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
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colonies in Africa and the Caribbean
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What did the colonies gain in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
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Britain must recognize the US as a new nation
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