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What was the primary reason many African Americans joined the British side during the American Revolution?
What was the primary reason many African Americans joined the British side during the American Revolution?
- They were forced into service by the British.
- They believed the British would grant them freedom. (correct)
- They were promised land in the British colonies.
- They hated the American colonists and wanted them to lose.
Which of the following was NOT a primary reason for the American victory in the Revolutionary War?
Which of the following was NOT a primary reason for the American victory in the Revolutionary War?
- The American soldiers received support from foreign powers.
- The American soldiers benefited from strong patriotic support.
- The American soldiers had a better understanding of the terrain.
- The American soldiers were better trained than the British. (correct)
Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?
Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?
- Battle of Yorktown (correct)
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- Battle of Trenton
- Battle of Saratoga
What was the primary purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the primary purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
What strategy did Washington employ to win the Battle of Trenton?
What strategy did Washington employ to win the Battle of Trenton?
What was the significance of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
What was the significance of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
Which of the following is NOT a condition faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Which of the following is NOT a condition faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Why did the British shift their military focus to the Southern Colonies during the Revolutionary War?
Why did the British shift their military focus to the Southern Colonies during the Revolutionary War?
Flashcards
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
Established U.S. independence from Britain.
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch Petition
Colonists expressed loyalty to the king but sought peace.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Primary writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Four parts of the Declaration
Four parts of the Declaration
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Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown
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George Washington
George Washington
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Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
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Valley Forge conditions
Valley Forge conditions
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Study Notes
Treaty of Paris Results
- U.S. gained independence
Olive Branch Petition
- Stated colonists' loyalty to the king
Declaration of Independence - Author & Structure
- Primary author: Thomas Jefferson
- Four parts: Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances, Declaration of Independence
French Contribution to American Victory
- Loaned money to the Americans
American Revolution Battles (Chronological Order)
- (Note: Battle list was not provided, so this bullet point is incomplete)
Continental Army Commander
- George Washington
Last Battle of the American Revolution
- Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga Impact
- French joined as allies
First Battle of the American Revolution
- Lexington and Concord
African American Contributions
- Served as spies
- Joined the British for freedom offers
Second Continental Congress Outcome
- Created the Continental Army
Valley Forge Conditions
- Starvation and disease caused many deaths
Baron von Steuben's Contribution
- Provided crucial military training
Women's Contributions
- Cooked, cleaned, and prepared uniforms
American Victory Factors
- Knowledge of geography
- Strong leadership
- Support from foreign nations
- Patriotic support
Battle of Trenton Victory
- Washington planned a surprise attack on Christmas
British Southern Strategy
- Sought loyalist support
Battle of Bunker Hill Outcome
- British victory, but higher British casualties than American.
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