Social Studies

Front 1

Troops on horseback

Back 1

Cavalry

Front 2

This document signed by the colonists declared loyalty to the King and asked for the Intolerable Acts to be repealed in an attempt to avoid war

Back 2

Olive Branch Petition

Front 3

Ended the war, accepted the US as an independent nation and established borders.

Back 3

The Treaty of Paris

Front 4

The reason why some African Americans joined the Patriots

Back 4

They thought the Declaration of Independence applied to them.

Front 5

The reason why some African Americans joined the British

Back 5

They were promised freedom if England won.

Front 6

The reason why the turning point in the war was important

Back 6

France decided to become allies with the Americans and the Patriots morale was boosted

Front 7

African Americans, women and Native Americans

Back 7

All of these groups of people supported the colonists in some way during the war.

Front 8

Reasons why the U.S. won the war

Back 8

1. George Washington was a good leader.
2. The Patriots were highly motivated and fighting on their own soil.
3. They had help from other nations.

Front 9

Two advantages the Patriots had during the American Revolution

Back 9

1.They were highly motivated and they were fighting on home soil.

2. They had good leadership and marksmen.

Front 10

Two advantages the British had during the American Revolution

Back 10

1. They had more soldiers and a stronger Navy

2. Their army and soldiers were very experienced.