Battles People Definition

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Final Jeopardy

The Battle of Trenton took place in which state?

100

New Jersey

Which tactic did the Colonist use that broke the rules of 18th

century warfare?

200

They targeted British commanders and used guerilla style fighting

What was General Burgoyne’s goal at the Battle of Saratoga?

300

Stop supply of troops/ supplies would bring a quick end to the war

To cut off the colonies from New England

Why did George Washington decide to fight the Battle of Trenton?

400

Morale booster for the exhausted, tired, worn men—wanted a successful battle before they stopped fighting for the winter

Only 1400 Hessians vs. 2400 of the Continental Army

To boost the morale of his soldiers

How did Americans win the Battle of Yorktown?

500

American/ French army sandwiched Cornwallis between French navy in Yorktown peninsula forcing the British to surrender

Sandwiching the British

Why was John Paul Jones known as the “Father of the American Navy”?

600

He used a tactical victory that showed his perseverance and dedication to the cause of defeating the British navy. He was able to help build up the American navy after this victory.

He defeated the Serapis

I was the leader of the Continental Army and brought my men through the Battle of Trenton, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.

100

George Washington

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are born equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among this are life, liberty, and…” …what?

200

The pursuit of happiness

“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands now, deserves the love and thanks of men and women.”

Please describe what this quote by Thomas Paine means.

300

Thomas Paine believed that a person wasn’t a true Patriot unless they were dedicated to the cause unless they were going to stand and fight during the hardest times.

Angry at people jumping off the bandwagon

Benedict Arnold was known as a traitor for attempting to give which Patriot fort to the British?

400

Fort Ticonderoga

Who was the British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?

500

General Cornwallis

Which Patriot leader was known as the “Swamp Fox” and used guerilla warfare as a tactic against the British during the Southern Campaign?

600

Francis Marion

What is the definition of a camp follower?

100

They would follow the camps and were there for morale support, nursing, cleaning, and cooking for the troops.

Women/children/servants

What is a professional soldier hired for service in a foreign army?

200

A Mercenary

Give two examples of how the Treaty of Paris benefitted the Americans.

300

Gained independence Fishing lands in Canada Control of the Mississippi

What is the definition of treason?

400

The betrayal of one’s country

What is an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or

leaving?

500

A blockade

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should be done to a corrupt and unjust government?

600

The citizens should overthrow the government and start again.

Why did so many African Americans join up with the British rather than the Americans during the Revolution?

100

They were promised their freedom and they thought it was ironic that the Revolution was about liberty

when they were in chains

In what ways did women participate in the Revolution?

200

They were camp followers

List two advantages the British had against the colonists at the beginning of the war.

300

More money More supplies More experienced soldiers

List two disadvantages the Americans had at the beginning of the war

400

Little experience Low supplies

Why did France decide to send aid over to the Americans instead of the British?

500

The Battle of Saratoga proved to the French that the Americans were strong fighters and a good bet that they would win. They also hated the British and wanted to use any excuse to get back at them.

How did they Americans win the Revolution?

600

Lack of faith on the part of British soldiers/ citizens

French aid Key battle victories Refused to fight on British terms Britain wasn’t interested in going into further

debt

What are the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence and what do each of the 4 parts do?

Final Question

Preamble: colonists explain to the world what they are doing

Purpose of gov’t: what a good gov’t should do

List of grievances: list of kings/parliament have done

Colonies declare independence