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20 Cards in this Set
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What were the colonist's goals in the war?
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A: Obtain freedom by avoiding military defeat until Great Britain quits. Don't fight to win, fight not to lose.
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What were the British goals during the war?
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A: Break the colonial will by overwhelming them with force in order to regain control of the colonies.
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What were colonial advantages in the war?
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A: Fighting on home ground, motivation-freedom, style of fighting/more accurate guns
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What were British advantages in the war?
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A: Strongest Army/Navy in the world, superior numbers, indian support,Hessian troops, offer freedom slaves, loyalist support.
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What did the Second Continental Congress create that was used during the war?
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A: Continental Army
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What was the Olive Branch Petition?
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A: The peace petition sent to king George by colonial delegates after the battles of Lexington and Concord. The last chance of making peace with the Britian before the war.
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Who led the Continental Army?
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A: George Washington
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What were the individuals called who were for continental independence?
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A: Patriots
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What were the colonists called who favored England?
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A: Loyalist
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Who was the leader of Great Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War?
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A: King George III
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What was the British specific military strategy to defeat the colonist?
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A: Divide and Conquer
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What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
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A: Lexington and Concord
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What was the battle where the Green Mountain Boys gained the cannons in the spoils of victory?
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A: Fort Ticonderoga
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Who won the Battle of Long Island?
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A: British
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Who said "I regret that I have, but one life to give for my country"?
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A: Nathan Hale
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What Battle was a surprise attack on Chrismas night?
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A: Battle of Trenton
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Why was this battle important?
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A: The victories at Trenton gave Americans new hope.
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What battle was the turning point of the war?
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A: Battle of Saratoga
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Why was it a turning point?
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A: It ended British treat to New England and convinced France to become an ally of the United States.
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What was the last battle of the war?
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A: Battle of Yorktown
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