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Which country became an ally of America after the colonists' victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
Which country became an ally of America after the colonists' victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
Where did George Washington and his troops camp during the bitterly cold winter of 1777?
Where did George Washington and his troops camp during the bitterly cold winter of 1777?
Who was the greatest American naval hero during the Revolutionary War?
Who was the greatest American naval hero during the Revolutionary War?
Which technique did Francis Marion and his men use to achieve success against the British?
Which technique did Francis Marion and his men use to achieve success against the British?
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Where did the British surrender to the American forces in 1781?
Where did the British surrender to the American forces in 1781?
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True or false: Americans used privateers to sneak through blockades and destroy British ships.
True or false: Americans used privateers to sneak through blockades and destroy British ships.
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True or false: Francis Marion and his men were successful because they used guerilla warfare techniques that the British were helpless against.
True or false: Francis Marion and his men were successful because they used guerilla warfare techniques that the British were helpless against.
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True or false: General Cornwallis and his Redcoat troops were on the coast of Virginia at Yorktown in 1781.
True or false: General Cornwallis and his Redcoat troops were on the coast of Virginia at Yorktown in 1781.
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True or false: Washington captured two British generals, including Cornwallis, resulting in the British surrendering.
True or false: Washington captured two British generals, including Cornwallis, resulting in the British surrendering.
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True or false: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay went to Paris to negotiate a treaty with Britain to end the war.
True or false: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay went to Paris to negotiate a treaty with Britain to end the war.
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Study Notes
The Declaration of Independence
- Written by Thomas Jefferson with the help of Benjamin Franklin and John Adams
- Listed grievances against the king and declared the colonies' independence
- Signed by the delegates of the 2nd Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776
- Asserted that all men are born with unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The American Revolution
- The Patriots fought on their own land and for their freedom
- Led by George Washington, with key allies like Marquis de Lafayette and Bernardo de Galvez
- The battle of Saratoga was a turning point, leading to French support
- Americans used privateers to sneak through British blockades and destroy British ships
- John Paul Jones was the greatest American naval hero
Challenges and Strategies
- The British navy blockaded American ports, cutting off supplies
- The Continental Army faced harsh conditions at Valley Forge, but emerged well-trained and ready to fight
- The British were unsuccessful in controlling the countryside, due to guerilla warfare tactics
- Francis Marion's men used effective guerrilla warfare against the British
Key Events and Figures
- In 1781, Washington's surprise attack at Yorktown led to the British surrender
- Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay negotiated a treaty with Britain, recognizing American independence
- America's borders were established from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River
- Notable figures include Patrick Henry, Wentworth Cheswell, James Armistead, and Haym Salomon
Civic Virtue and Founding Fathers
- The concept of civic virtue emphasizes doing the right thing for the community
- Examples of civic virtue include Paul Revere's midnight ride and the Founding Fathers' leadership
- Washington, Adams, Paine, Jefferson, and Franklin set examples for the community
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Test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence and the rights it enshrines with this quiz. Discover the key rights outlined in the document drafted by Thomas Jefferson, and learn about the historical context surrounding its signing. Find out if you can identify the fundamental principles that underpin the birth of the United States of America.
