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The American Revolution - The Battles Flashcards

Explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence, writing the Articles of Confederation, fighting the battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; enduring the winter at Valley Forge, and signing the Treaty of Paris of 1783

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1011334998What is mercantalism?An economic doctrine that a nation benefits through trade.0
1011334999What battle is associated with the famous "shot heard round the world"?Lexington1
1011335000The first battle of the revolution is?Lexington2
1011335001Who won the battle of Lexington?Britain3
1011335002At which battle were the patriots trying to prevent the british from finding their stored ammunition?Concord4
1011335003At which battle were the British soldiers turned back at the north bridge?Concord5
1011335004Who won the battle of Concord?The British6
1011335005Which patriot group played a huge role in progressing the revolution?The Sons of Liberty7
1011335006Who gave a famous midnight ride to warn the British were advancing?Paul Revere8
1011335007At which battle did the patriots seize a valuable fort?Ft. Ticonderoga9
1011335008This battle is a symbol of patriot determination.Battle of Bunker Hill10
1011335009What General had the lead command of the Colonial Army?George Washington11
1011335010After this battle was over Washington felt defeated that the revolution may be over for the patriots.Battle of Long Island12
1011335011This battle is sometimes called the Battle of Brooklyn.Battle of Long Island13
1011335012These two battles were a positive turning point for the patriots.Battles of Trenton and Princeton14
1011335013Washington crossed this river in the early hours of the morning to surprise the Hessian army?Delaware River15
1011335014Which battle is associated with Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River?Trenton16
1011335015After which two battles does Washington retreat to Valley Forge?The Battles of Brandywine and Germantown17
1011335016What is a mercanaryPeople primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.18
1011335017Who are the Hessians?German mercanaries19
1011335018Where were the Hessians from?Germany20
1011335019Who did the Hessians support during the revolution?British21
1011335020Was the Hessian army a strength or a weakness for the British?weakness22
1011335021Where did Washington's troops spend the harsh winter of 1777?Valley Forge23
1011335022Did many men die at Valley Forge?yes24
1011335023What were 2 major causes of death among the colonial troops at Valley Forge?sickness and starvation25
1011335024What was the capital of the colonies?Philadelphia26
1011335025At what battle do the British seize the colonial capital of Philadelphia?Battle of Brandywine27
1011335026A British battle strategy was to separate the New England colonies from the _______ colonies?middle colonies28
1011335027After this American victory the Spanish and French join the patriot cause?Saratoga29
1011335028This battle ends the war in the New England colonies?Saratoga30
1011335029This battle ends the war in the southern colonies?Cowpens31
1011335030The British General that surrenders to Washington ending the American Revolution?Lord Cornwallis32
1011335031This battle ends the American revolution?Yorktown33
1011335032Who wins the American Revolution?The patriots34
1011335033Did America officially have its independence when they declared it July 4, 1776?No35
1011335034What was signed to officially end the American Revolution?Treaty of Paris36
1011335035When was the Treaty of Paris signed?September of 178337

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