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52 Cards in this Set
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The Conservative movement in Congress in May 1775 desired what actions to take place in the colonies? |
Continued fighting, but no independence. |
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What did George Washington do which gave the members of the 2nd Continental Congress hints that he should be elected Commander of the Continentals? |
He wore his dress uniform |
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What was unique about Washington’s military record? |
Washington lost more battles than he won |
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What qualities did Washington posses which convinced the 2nd Continental Congress to choose him as the leader of the Continental Army? |
Outstanding powers of leadership and immense strength of character, radiated patience, courage, self-discipline, and a sense of justice |
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Ethan Allen and what other man helped to surprise and capture the British garrisons at Ticonderoga and Crown Point? |
Benedict Arnold |
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As proof that the colonies were not seeking their independence what last ditch effort was passed in July 1775 which King George III rejected after the Battle of Bunker Hill? Why did he reject the colonies appeal? |
Olive Branch Petition; The casualty rate at the Battle of Bunker Hill |
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Why were the Americans upset about the hiring of the Hessian mercenaries? |
They felt that this was a family fight—should not involve others |
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Even though Bunker Hill was a defeat, how did it affect the British? |
Heavy casualties and forced them to consider the Hessians |
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Thomas Paine is known for the distribution of what famous document? In what year? |
Common Sense ; January 1776 |
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What was Paine’s definition of a republic? |
Political society where power flowed from the people themselves |
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What is meant by the term Republican Motherhood (not in book)? |
The idea that women would fight for the colonies and do anything which would help the cause of freedom and independence. |
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What did Thomas Jefferson call the most republican example of democracy in the colonies prior to the American Revolution? |
New England town meetings and annual elections |
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Republicanism meant what to the Patriots in the Revolution? |
Meant an end to hereditary aristocracy, but not an end to all social hierarchy. |
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What document was the 1st formal declaration of independence by the colonies? |
Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution |
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What document can be called “the Explanation of Independence”? Why? |
Declaration of Independence. Because 2/3 of the document listed the grievances the colonies had towards King George III |
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Which English philosopher did Jefferson use to invoke universal “natural rights”? (not in textbook) |
John Locke |
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What statement in the Declaration of Independence will haunt the citizens of the US for generations to come? |
“all men are created equal” |
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What was the other name given to the Loyalists in the American Revolution? |
Tories |
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What was the alternate name of the Patriots during the American Revolution? |
Whigs |
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By many accounts how much of the colonial population remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolution? |
16% |
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What was the derogatory name given to the “redcoats” by the patriots? (not in book) |
Lobster backs |
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What famous Founding Father disowned his eldest son (illegitimate) for remaining loyal to Britain? |
Ben Franklin |
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Which side of the battle did most educated and wealthy people fall during the American Revolution? |
Loyalists |
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Which famous American said the following: “Give me liberty, or give me death!” |
Patrick Henry |
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Which famous American said the following just before his death after being captured by the British: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country” |
Nathan Hale |
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Which famous American said the following: “I have not begun to fight”, but later he had to abandon his ship? |
John Paul Jones |
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In what part of the colonies were the Loyalists least numerous? Why? |
New England. Most democratic and was especially strong and mercantilism was weak. |
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What major mistake did Britain make concerning the Loyalists? |
Did not take full advantage of their loyalty |
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Which battle will George Washington use a controlled retreat, with the help of a prevailing wind and fog to escape the British? |
Battle of Long Island |
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What famous crossing took place on December 25, 1776 by Washington? What other future POTUS will be depicted in the same boat as George Washington at this famous crossing? |
Crossing the Delaware; James Monroe |
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What two famous victories will take place in December 1776 by the Continental Army? |
Trenton and Princeton |
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After facing the British head-on in NY, what strategy did Washington implement which was not in the style of Old European Warfare? |
The use of gorilla warfare—hit and run |
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After victories at Brandywine and Germantown where does Washington retire for the winter to in 1777? |
Valley Forge, PA |
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Which British general was defeated in October of 1777, which becomes the turning point of the American Revolution? |
General Burgoyne |
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What battle will be the turning point of the American Revolution in October 1777? |
Battle of Saratoga |
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Why was the battle in question #35 the turning point? |
The French decide to join the battle because the Americans prove they can defeat the British. |
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What was the primary reason for the French backing of the Americans in the American Revolution? |
Revenge from the defeat in the F/I war |
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Why was the military alliance with the French unique during the American Revolution? |
They were a hereditary foe and Roman Catholic |
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After this battle, Washington remained in NY until his move to Yorktown? |
Monmouth |
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How was American morale shaken in 1780? |
Benedict Arnold tried to give the British West Point – Traitor |
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This American general was able to force the British to follow him along a long and exhaustive route in the Southern colonies. (fighting Quaker) |
Nathanael Greene |
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This treaty signed with the Iroquois will be the first between the United States and a Native American nation. |
Fort Stanwix |
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Which famous Prussian general will help train the Continental Army? |
Barron von Steuben |
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Which American hero might have caused the British to cede the Ohio River region? |
George Rogers Clarke |
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This French Admiral will help pin in the British at Yorktown forcing the British to surrender. |
De Grasse |
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Which British General was forced to surrender at Yorktown when surrounded by Washington, Rochambeau and the French navy? |
Cornwallis |
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What tune did the British band play after their surrender in October 1781? |
"The World Turn'd Upside Down" |
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Which three Americans will be sent to Britain to negotiate a peace treaty? |
Ben Franklin, John Adams and John Jay |
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In what year was the finale peace treaty signed ending the American Revolution? |
1783 |
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Which country had joined with France in the War of Independence hoping to gain the trans-Allegheny area? |
Spain |
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What two promises by the Americans in the Treaty of 1783 concerning the Loyalists were not carried out? |
Loyalists were not to be further persecuted, and Congress was to recommend to the State legislatures that confiscated Loyalist property be restored. |
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Place the following in chronological order: Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War, Treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian War, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Saratoga, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Fort Stanwix. |
Treaty of 1763, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence, Battle of Saratoga, Treaty of 1783, Treaty of Fort Stanwix. |
