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| GB and France, this resulted in the outstanding debt in GB. |
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| Why were there protests from the Americans right after the French-Indian War? |
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| There were a series of taxes onto Americans. |
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| What two events occurred in Boston, that created tensions? |
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| The Boston Massacre (1770) and the Intolerable Acts (1774). |
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| When and why did the First Continental Congress meet? |
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| In the year 1774, to find peaceful solutions to GB. |
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| Which two important Documents were published in 1776? |
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| Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. |
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| What happened at Lexington and Concord? When was this? |
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| In 1775, the first battle between GB and America occurred. |
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| Why were the battles of Trenton (NJ) and Princeton significant? |
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| These were major turning points in the war. |
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| A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war. |
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| American Army during the American Revolution |
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| How did GB respond to the news of the Battle of Yorktown? |
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1) They accepted defeat.
2) King George kept fighting for three more months |
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| What were the three main provisions of the Treaty of Paris? |
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1) Americans were separate from GB.
2) Gave up claims of Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River.
3) Americans will return all rights and property to loyalists. |
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| How did the American Revolution affect other parts of the world? |
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1) France became motivated for Revolution
2)South America revolted against Europe in 1800's. |
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| What tactics did Americans use in the South? |
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Guerilla Warfare
Make British chase the american troops |
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| How did the victory in the south contribute to the American Victory? |
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1) Tired out the British Army -> Created hatred for GB
2) Cornwallis leaves the south, goes to Yorktown. |
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| How did the French assist the Americans in the battle of Yorktown? |
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1) Surrounded Yorktown by Land and Sea
2) 29 Warships blocked the Chesapeake bay.
7,800 troops |
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| How was General Washington's strategy different throughout the war? |
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Original: Win quick
New:Avoid big battles/Defend |
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| Why were Americans more hopeful after the battle of Saratoga(1777)? |
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A large amount of British were captured.
France and Spain join the war.
American morale was boosted. |
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| Name two Foreigners who were present with the Americans at Valley Forge. |
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Friedrich von Steuben, raised morale/trained
Marquis de Lafayette,uniforms/money |
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| What was the message of The Crisis? |
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| How were the Americans able to win such an overwhelming victory at Trenton(1776)? |
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| The Hessians were caught by surprise, hungover. |
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| Why did the Declaration of Independence increase American's motivation to fight? |
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They knew they would be free
They had support |
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| Which group raised hopes and questions with the Declaration of Independence? |
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| African Americans, "All men are created equal" |
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| What allowed the British to almost win the war in 1776? |
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| Americans were outnumbered &and outrained |
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| What did Rochambeau think of French troops? |
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| They must have confidence in their leaders |
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| How was the Battle of Yorktown a turning point in the war? |
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Americans defeated the 2nd large British army.
British lost faith
GB realized that you can not defeat a idea with an army. |
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| Who lead the army in the south? |
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| What was the concept in the south? |
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| You don't have to win the battle to win the war. |
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| What did Arnold do in 1980? |
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| Left the Americans for the British. |
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| Commander in the Battle of Yorktown. |
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| The King of GB from 1760-1820 |
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| Location where 29 French Warships cut off Cornwallis supplies. |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| Document written July 2, 1776 |
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| When was the Treaty of Paris written? |
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