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| What nations helped the Patriots fight the revolution? |
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| France, Spain, and Germany all helped the Patriots win the war. |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| Document declaring the 13 American Colonies independent of Great Britain, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson and adopted on July 4, 1776 |
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| American victory considered the "turning point of the war". |
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| Second Continental Congress |
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| Group of American leaders who met to make important decisions regarding the revolution including the need to declare independence. |
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| The Declaration of Independence told Britain |
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| the king had abused his power. |
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| A group of Patriot Soldiers from Vermont, led by Ethan Allen. |
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| George Washington forced the British out of Boston by |
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| putting cannons on the hills above Boston; pointing them down on the British |
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| a person who works against his/her country |
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| What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown? |
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| The arrival of the French Navy. With their help they trapped the British by land and sea. |
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| What did the victory at Trenton give the Americans? |
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| It gave Americans renewed hope. |
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| During the war, Prince Hall was known for |
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| leading the stuggle to end slavery. |
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| Soldiers from one country who are paid to fight for another country. |
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| How did the women contribute during the American Revolution? |
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- writing poetry and strong letters
- repairing socks and uniforms
- delivering water to the soldiers
- actually fighting in some battles
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| Why did the Second Continental Congress form the Continental Army before sending the Olive Branch Petition to King George III? |
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| The Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army because there was no evidence that King George III would accept the petition (he had never accepted their pleas or petitions before), so they formed the army to make sure they were prepared for the worst. |
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| What major decisions were made at the Second Continental Congress? |
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- elected a commander of the Continental Army
- declared independence
- formed an army
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| Von Steuben helped the Continental Army by |
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| training the soldiers and turning them into a professional army. |
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| The victory at Saratoga affected the war by |
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- known as the "turning point of the war"
- France became American allies and joined the war against Britain.
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| How was Washington's strategy at Yorktown effective in winning the American Revolution? |
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Washington's strategy at Yorktown began by Washington bringing the army south to join General Green, then the American and French soldiers would surround Yorktown by land the French Navy would trap the British by sea. They would be completely surrounded and trapped by land and sea. |
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| Great Britain recognizes the United States of America as an independent nation and ended the American Revolution. |
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| Three European Countries that helped fight against the British were |
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| Germany sent men to train the American soldiers. France and Spain actually fought in the Revolution to support the American cause. |
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| Signing the Declaration of Independence was dangerous because |
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| Britain viewed those who signed it as traitors who should be hung for treason. |
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| What was the main argument in the Declaration of Independence? |
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| People are born with rights that cannot be taken away. |
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| Letter sent by the congress to King George III in an attempt to avoid war. |
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| Thomas Paine's Common Sense |
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- Convinced many colonists it was time to declare independence because it was so easy to understand and was written in plain language.
- After this the Declaration of Independence was drafted.
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| The American victory at Yorktown resulted in |
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| The American Revolution ending |
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| Army formed in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress and led by George Washington |
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| What risk was taken by those who signed the Declaration of Independence? |
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| Those who signed the Declaration of Independence were known as traitors and would be hung for treason if they lost the war. |
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| George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones were both |
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| determined to win the Revolution at all cost. |
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| fought in almost every battle of the war. |
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| How did other nations help the Patriots win the American Revolution? |
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| France and Spain sent ships, soldiers and much needed money to help in the Revolution. Germany sent men (von Stueben) to train the American army so they would have more success. |
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