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16 Cards in this Set
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What events took place during the War of the North?
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The Americans were economically and militarily weak. They lacked a strong central government and a source of revenue.
Boston (April 1775-March 1776) New York City (August-November 1776) Trenton (December 25, 1776) |
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What events took place during the Capture of Philadelphia?
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The Continental Army remained intact due in part to General Howe.
Brandywine Creek Germantown Valley Forge (winter 1777-1778) |
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What events took place during the Victory at Saratoga?
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Burgoyne's army of Loyalists and Indians was stuck near Saratoga, NY. Desperate for food and horses, the British raided nearby Bennington, Vermont but were beaten by America militiamen. (September-October 1777)
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What is the significance of the French Alliance?
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The French do not become allies with America until the Battle of Saratoga. The French wanted nothing to do with the war in the beginning. It is believed that America would not have won the war if it was not for their alliance with France.
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Name the three men who played key roles in the "Path to Victory"?
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Lafayette
Rochambeau De Grasse |
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Why was Pennsylvania so much different than the remaining states during 1777?
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no governor
unicameral house (no upper and lower house) all tax payers were eligible to vote, rather than just the wealthy and intelligent |
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What state gave women the right to vote during this time?
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New Jersey was the only exception.
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What was the Loyalist Exodus?
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About 100,000 packed up and fled to England, Canada, and the West Indies for better opportunities.
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When were the Articles of Confederation approved?
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1777
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What was Shay's Rebellion?
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Shay's Rebellion was led by Daniel Shay and was a battle between predators and people who were in debt at the time (farmers).
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Define nationalism.
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Nationalists were people who looked at the colonies under America as an entity.
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What was the VA Plan?
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The VA Plan made national government supreme and allowed the bigger states to have more representatives. Therefore, the bigger states had more control.
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What was the New Jersey Plan?
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The NJ plan catered to the desires and interests of smaller states. It gave every state 1 vote so each state would be represented equally.
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What was the Great Compromise?
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The VA Plan served as the foundation of this and was modified by the Connecticut Plan.
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What was the Connecticut Plan?
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The Connecticut Plan created a bicameral legislature - lower house and upper house
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Who was the first nationalist who did not have allegiance to a state?
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Alexander Hamilton
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