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AMH 2010 UNIT 2 STUDY GUIDE
Lecture 5: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Key Figures:
- Paul Revere: Known for his famous "midnight ride" to warn the colonists
of the British troops' arrival.
- Samuel Prescott/William Dawes: Alongside Paul Revere, Prescott and
Dawes also rode to spread the warning of the British troops' advance.
- John Hancock: President of the Second Continental Congress and one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- Benedict Arnold: A military leader who played a crucial role in the early
stages of the American Revolution but later defected to the British side.
Events and Documents:
- Lexington/Concord: The first military engagements of the American
Revolution, where the British troops clashed with colonial militia.
- Second Continental Congress: A meeting of colonial representatives that
managed the war effort and eventually declared independence.
- Fort Ticonderoga: A strategic fort captured by the colonial forces, led by
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen.
- Bunker (Breed's) Hill: A significant battle early in the war, demonstrating
that the colonists could stand against the British army.
- Olive Branch Petition: A final attempt by the colonists to reconcile with
Britain and avoid war.
- "Declaration of the Cause and Necessity of Taking up Arms" (1775):
A document outlining the colonists' grievances and reasons for taking up
arms against British rule.
- Common Sense-Thomas Paine: A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine,
advocating for American independence from Britain.
- Committee of Five: A committee appointed by the Second Continental
Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence.
- Declaration of Independence: The formal document declaring the
independence of the United States from Great Britain.
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Military Operations:
- War in the North (1776-1777): The early stages of the war focused on
the Northern colonies and saw battles such as the Battle of Long Island,
Trenton, and Princeton.
- Gen. William Howe/Lord Richard Howe: British military leaders who led
the British forces during the war.
- Brandywine and Germantown: Battles fought in Pennsylvania, where the
British gained control of Philadelphia.
- Valley Forge: The winter encampment of the Continental Army, where
they endured harsh conditions and received training under the leadership of
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
Lecture 6
Key Figures:
- John Burgoyne: British general who led an unsuccessful campaign in the
Saratoga area.
- Marquis de Lafayette: A French military officer who played a crucial role
in securing French aid for the American cause.
- Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben: A Prussian military officer who trained
and improved the discipline of the Continental Army.
- Benedict Arnold: Initially a revered American military leader, Arnold later
betrayed the American cause by attempting to surrender West Point to the
British.
- Nathanael Greene/Francis Marion: American generals who led
successful campaigns in the Southern theater of the war.
- Daniel Morgan: American general known for his victory at the Battle of
Cowpens.
Events and Documents:
- Saratoga- Horatio Gates: The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in
the war, leading to the French intervention on the American side.
- Ben Franklin/Franco-American Treaties: Benjamin Franklin played a
crucial role in securing alliances and treaties with France.
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- Southern Theatre: The Southern colonies became a significant
battleground during the later stages of the war.
- Cornwallis/Yorktown: General Cornwallis, commanding British forces, was
defeated at the Battle of Yorktown, leading to the eventual surrender of the
British.
Treaty:
- Treaty of Paris (1783): The treaty that officially ended the American
Revolution, recognizing the United States as an independent nation.
Lecture 7
Formation of the United States:
- Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States,
which established a weak central government.
- Constitutional Convention: A convention held in Philadelphia to address
the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a new
constitution.
- George Washington: The presiding officer of the Constitutional
Convention and the first president of the United States.
- U.S. Constitution: The document that established the framework for the
United States government.
- Three-fifths Compromise: A compromise regarding the counting of
enslaved individuals for representation and taxation purposes.
- Federalists v. Anti-Federalists: The debate between those who
supported the ratification of the Constitution (Federalists) and those who
opposed it (Anti-Federalists).
- Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution,
protecting individual rights and liberties.
- Federalist Papers: A series of essays written to promote the ratification of
the Constitution.
Land Ordinances and Treaties:
- Land Ordinances of 1784 & 1785: Legislation that provided a system for
surveying and selling western lands.
AMH 2010 UNIT 2 STUDY GUIDE
Lecture 5: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Key Figures:
- Paul Revere: Known for his famous "midnight ride" to warn the colonists
of the British troops' arrival.
- Samuel Prescott/William Dawes: Alongside Paul Revere, Prescott and
Dawes also rode to spread the warning of the British troops' advance.
- John Hancock: President of the Second Continental Congress and one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- Benedict Arnold: A military leader who played a crucial role in the early
stages of the American Revolution but later defected to the British side.
Events and Documents:
- Lexington/Concord: The first military engagements of the American
Revolution, where the British troops clashed with colonial militia.
- Second Continental Congress: A meeting of colonial representatives that
managed the war effort and eventually declared independence.
- Fort Ticonderoga: A strategic fort captured by the colonial forces, led by
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen.
- Bunker (Breed's) Hill: A significant battle early in the war, demonstrating
that the colonists could stand against the British army.
- Olive Branch Petition: A final attempt by the colonists to reconcile with
Britain and avoid war.
- "Declaration of the Cause and Necessity of Taking up Arms" (1775):
A document outlining the colonists' grievances and reasons for taking up
arms against British rule.
- Common Sense-Thomas Paine: A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine,
advocating for American independence from Britain.
- Committee of Five: A committee appointed by the Second Continental
Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence.
- Declaration of Independence: The formal document declaring the
independence of the United States from Great Britain.
, Donahue Study Guide 2
Military Operations:
- War in the North (1776-1777): The early stages of the war focused on
the Northern colonies and saw battles such as the Battle of Long Island,
Trenton, and Princeton.
- Gen. William Howe/Lord Richard Howe: British military leaders who led
the British forces during the war.
- Brandywine and Germantown: Battles fought in Pennsylvania, where the
British gained control of Philadelphia.
- Valley Forge: The winter encampment of the Continental Army, where
they endured harsh conditions and received training under the leadership of
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
Lecture 6
Key Figures:
- John Burgoyne: British general who led an unsuccessful campaign in the
Saratoga area.
- Marquis de Lafayette: A French military officer who played a crucial role
in securing French aid for the American cause.
- Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben: A Prussian military officer who trained
and improved the discipline of the Continental Army.
- Benedict Arnold: Initially a revered American military leader, Arnold later
betrayed the American cause by attempting to surrender West Point to the
British.
- Nathanael Greene/Francis Marion: American generals who led
successful campaigns in the Southern theater of the war.
- Daniel Morgan: American general known for his victory at the Battle of
Cowpens.
Events and Documents:
- Saratoga- Horatio Gates: The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in
the war, leading to the French intervention on the American side.
- Ben Franklin/Franco-American Treaties: Benjamin Franklin played a
crucial role in securing alliances and treaties with France.
, Donahue Study Guide 3
- Southern Theatre: The Southern colonies became a significant
battleground during the later stages of the war.
- Cornwallis/Yorktown: General Cornwallis, commanding British forces, was
defeated at the Battle of Yorktown, leading to the eventual surrender of the
British.
Treaty:
- Treaty of Paris (1783): The treaty that officially ended the American
Revolution, recognizing the United States as an independent nation.
Lecture 7
Formation of the United States:
- Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States,
which established a weak central government.
- Constitutional Convention: A convention held in Philadelphia to address
the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a new
constitution.
- George Washington: The presiding officer of the Constitutional
Convention and the first president of the United States.
- U.S. Constitution: The document that established the framework for the
United States government.
- Three-fifths Compromise: A compromise regarding the counting of
enslaved individuals for representation and taxation purposes.
- Federalists v. Anti-Federalists: The debate between those who
supported the ratification of the Constitution (Federalists) and those who
opposed it (Anti-Federalists).
- Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution,
protecting individual rights and liberties.
- Federalist Papers: A series of essays written to promote the ratification of
the Constitution.
Land Ordinances and Treaties:
- Land Ordinances of 1784 & 1785: Legislation that provided a system for
surveying and selling western lands.
