The American Revolution (Q&A)

Colonists who chose to fight for independence were called_______ - Patriots Colonists who sided with the British during the Revolution were called_______ - Loyalists or Tories The signing of the ___________ marked the official beginning of the war. The colonists' rebellion against Britain had become a full-scale revolution - Declaration of Independence What was the greatest advantage the colonists had over the British? - They had guerilla warfare, they were fighting on their own land, and they were fighting for their own cause. Why did some Indian nations join the British during the American Revolution? - They believed a British victory would restrain American expansion into the west. The Battle of ________ marked the greatest victory up to that point for the American forces. How did this battle help the Patriots gain the upper hand? - The Battle of Saratoga helped the Americans and France become allies. Identify guerilla warfare. - a form of irregular warfare The surprise attacks launched by the guerilla fighters were designed to accomplish two things. List them below. - They were to accomplish sneak attacks and hit n' runs. The last major battle fought by George Washington's Continental Army was the battle of _______. - Yorktown The agreement that ended the American Revolution was the __________. - Treaty of Paris I was the first black man and teacher to own property in New Hampshire. I served in the same capacity as Paul Revere and I enlisted in a company of Light Horse Volunteers. - Wentworth Cheswell I was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. I was a noted polymath, leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, and inventor. - Benjamin Franklin I was a Jewish immigrant from Poland. Some people considered me the financial genius of the American Revolution because I used my own money to back the colonists. - Haym Salomon I was 19 years old and only spoke a few words of English when I presented myself in Philadelphia in 1776. My earnestness and assurance that I would serve at my own expense won me the title of major general. - Marquis de Lafayette On April 19, 1775 70 minutemen were waiting. A shot rang out and 8 colonists were dead. This was the shot heard round the world. - Lexington The men were sick, dirty, and "so thinly clad as to be unfit for service". I led my troops across the icy Delaware River and took Trenton. - Winter at Valley Forge I was the wife of the second President of the U.S. and was the first of First Ladies who held a quasi-official government position. My husband and I wrote many letters and notes to each other. - Abigail Adams I served as a spy and double agent in the American Revolution. I remained a slave until 1787. The Marquis de Lafayette assisted me in gaining my freedom. - James Armistead I was an American attorney, planter, and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence. My most famous quote was "Give me liberty, or give me death". - Patrick Henry I was an American Founding Father and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. I was also the third president of the US. - Thomas Jefferson