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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1011334998	What is mercantalism?	An economic doctrine that a nation benefits through trade.	0
1011334999	What battle is associated with the famous "shot heard round the world"?	Lexington	1
1011335000	The first battle of the revolution is?	Lexington	2
1011335001	Who won the battle of Lexington?	Britain	3
1011335002	At which battle were the patriots trying to prevent the british from finding their stored ammunition?	Concord	4
1011335003	At which battle were the British soldiers turned back at the north bridge?	Concord	5
1011335004	Who won the battle of Concord?	The British	6
1011335005	Which patriot group played a huge role in progressing the revolution?	The Sons of Liberty	7
1011335006	Who gave a famous midnight ride to warn the British were advancing?	Paul Revere	8
1011335007	At which battle did the patriots seize a valuable fort?	Ft. Ticonderoga	9
1011335008	This battle is a symbol of patriot determination.	Battle of Bunker Hill	10
1011335009	What General had the lead command of the Colonial Army?	George Washington	11
1011335010	After this battle was over Washington felt defeated that the revolution may be over for the patriots.	Battle of Long Island	12
1011335011	This battle is sometimes called the Battle of Brooklyn.	Battle of Long Island	13
1011335012	These two battles were a positive turning point for the patriots.	Battles of Trenton and Princeton	14
1011335013	Washington crossed this river in the early hours of the morning to surprise the Hessian army?	Delaware River	15
1011335014	Which battle is associated with Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River?	Trenton	16
1011335015	After which two battles does Washington retreat to Valley Forge?	The Battles of Brandywine and Germantown	17
1011335016	What is a mercanary	People primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.	18
1011335017	Who are the Hessians?	German mercanaries	19
1011335018	Where were the Hessians from?	Germany	20
1011335019	Who did the Hessians support during the revolution?	British	21
1011335020	Was the Hessian army a strength or a weakness for the British?	weakness	22
1011335021	Where did Washington's troops spend the harsh winter of 1777?	Valley Forge	23
1011335022	Did many men die at Valley Forge?	yes	24
1011335023	What were 2 major causes of death among the colonial troops at Valley Forge?	sickness and starvation	25
1011335024	What was the capital of the colonies?	Philadelphia	26
1011335025	At what battle do the British seize the colonial capital of Philadelphia?	Battle of Brandywine	27
1011335026	A British battle strategy was to separate the New England colonies from the _______ colonies?	middle colonies	28
1011335027	After this American victory the Spanish and French join the patriot cause?	Saratoga	29
1011335028	This battle ends the war in the New England colonies?	Saratoga	30
1011335029	This battle ends the war in the southern colonies?	Cowpens	31
1011335030	The British General that surrenders to Washington ending the American Revolution?	Lord Cornwallis	32
1011335031	This battle ends the American revolution?	Yorktown	33
1011335032	Who wins the American Revolution?	The patriots	34
1011335033	Did America officially have its independence when they declared it July 4, 1776?	No	35
1011335034	What was signed to officially end the American Revolution?	Treaty of Paris	36
1011335035	When was the Treaty of Paris signed?	September of 1783	37