Chapter 4 American Revolution

Question 1

Bernardo de Galvez

Answer 1

The Spanish governor of Louisiana. He was an important military ally for the Patriots in the southeast

Question 2

Sons of Liberty

Answer 2

A secret society of Patriots who worked to resist British laws. Samuel Adams was the leader of this group

Question 3

Common Sense

Answer 3

A 1776 pamphlet written by Thomas Paine

Question 4

Loyalists

Answer 4

(Tories) colonist who wanted to remain British

Question 5

Francis Marion

Answer 5

(Swamp Fox) An American military leader who used guerrilla warfare tactics in the south

Question 6

Declaration of Independence

Answer 6

Primarily written by Thomas Jefferson.

3 parts:

1) men have certain unalienable rights
2) list how king George 3rd was a tyrant
3) declare independence

Question 8

Where was the stockpile of weapons which Thomas Gage decided to seize was located?

Answer 8

Concord, Massachusetts

Question 9

How did the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment influence the colonists view of government?

Answer 9

People start wanting political equality

Question 10

What does the phrase “no taxation without representation” mean and why was it so important?

Answer 10

1) it was their slogan

2) they aren’t going to keep letting taxes being passed without representation in parliament

Question 11

How did colonist contribute to the was effort and who mad the greatest contribution?

Answer 11

• soldiers made the greatest contribution

- citizens, media, politicians, and spies

Question 12

Why were the British able to recruit such a great number of African Americans in the British Army?

Answer 12

They offered them freedom

Question 13

Why was winning the battles in New Jersey so important to Washington?

Answer 13

The victories incourages reinlistment

Question 14

What was the importance of the battle of Saratoga?

Answer 14

It was the turning point in the was with the French joining us.

• They saw the hope of winning

Question 15

How and why did France aid the Patriots during the war?

Answer 15

France sends money, troops, and ships(Navy)

Why? - establish a trade partnership

Question 16

What challenges did Washington’s soldiers experience at Valley Forge?

Answer 16

Smallpox, freezing, and starvation

Question 17

What problems did the Patriots face at sea?

Answer 17

There were not enough ships to fight the British Navy

Question 18

What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

Answer 18

The end of the American Revolution

1) British recognize American Independence
2) U.S. Borders are set
3) Americans can move west

• Spain still has Louisiana territory

Question 19

What was the main argument of Common Sense and what did it mean?

Answer 19

Men have a right to self government

• citizens shod make laws; not monarchs

Question 20

How did the Declaration of Independence start discussions about the practice of slavery?

Answer 20

It includes the phrase “ all men are created equal”

• Mum Bett successfully sued for her freedom

Question 21

What was decided at the Second Continental Congress since the British king refused to listen to the colonists petition?

Answer 21

The Second Continental Army which was lead by George Washington. They created the continental dollar