AmericanRev Flashcards

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Treaty or Paris

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1773; ended war; recognized US as country

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Declaration of Independence

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Breakup letter with king

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American Advantages

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  • fighting for a cause
  • guerrilla warfare
  • great leaders
  • knew land
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British Advantage

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  • Hessians
  • best navy
  • disciplined solider (brave and willing)
  • had 50,000 soldiers
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Guerrilla Warfare

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Not typical; surprises

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Moral win for America;

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Lexington and Concord

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“Shot heard around the world”

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Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation

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Slaves fight for British, be free after war

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Traitor

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Someone who betrays his/her country (Benedict Arnold)

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Common Sense

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Thomas Paine’s book declaring that if you didn’t want you’re country to win, you had no comment sense.

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Continental army

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Paid in continentals, no uniforms, no shoes, no food

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Barin Von Stuoven

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He taught soldiers and battle tactics. Taught how to use bayonet and had soldiers teach other soldiers

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Valley Forge

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Washington’s camp that was too last 4 months, but lasted only 8 days. Very cold.

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Battle of Saratoga

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Turning point for war; French joins us

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Battle of Yorktown

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Last major battle of war; British surrender

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Declaration of Independence

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Who- Thomas Jefferson
What- Break up letter to king declaring our freedom
When- July 4th,1776
Where- Pennsylvania (continental congress)
Why- To declare our freedom because he didn’t do anything. How he was abusing his power by putting taxes on everything.