History Revolutionary War Study Guide

Question 1

What are the 5 principles? What is the main principle?

Answer 1

1.The main principles are freedom,democracy,and reason because it emphasizes logic of thought.

2. Equal rights for everyone

3.Rationalism and scientific method to solve problems.

4.Freedom of Religion-no divine rights of kings truth.

5.Truth

Question 2

French and Indian War causes and outcomes

Answer 2

Causes
a dispute between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley started it

outcomes
The British win and seize fort niagara and cut off supplies.

Question 3

French and Indian War
proclamation of 1763

Answer 3

After the Treaty of Paris
established a British-administered reservation from west of the Appalachians and south of Hudson Bay to the Floridas and ordered white settlers to withdraw.

Question 4

French and Indian War
Albany Plan

Answer 4

Was a proposal to create a centralized government for the British North

Question 5

French and Indian War George Washington

Answer 5

George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army. In the war he led the Virginia Regiment of colonial militia forces, primarily defending the frontier against French and Native American attacks.

Question 6

Acts & Actions
Stamp Act

Answer 6

Stamp Act 1765 tax on stamped paper sparkling colonial protests

Question 7

Acts & Actions
Townshend Act

Answer 7

Townshend Acts 1767 duties on importance like tea

Question 8

Acts & Actions
Boston Massacre

Answer 8

Boston Massacre
March 5 1770, British troops killed five colonists fueling the anti-british sentiment.

Question 9

Acts & Actions
Boston Tea Party

Answer 9

Boston Tea Party
December 1773 protest where colonists dump tea in the harbor

Question 10

Acts & Actions
Role of women during the boycott

Answer 10

Role of women during the war
Women made homemade goods and supported boycotts through groups like Daughters of liberty.

Question 11

Acts & Actions
George Washington

Answer 11

George Washington
Leader of the continental army critical for the American victory in the revolutionary war.

Question 12

First Continental Congress
what were their goals

Answer 12

They wanted to show support for Boston after the Intolerable Acts

Send a letter to King George expressing their concerns and find a solution

Would meet in May 1775 if British didn’t meet their demands

Question 13

Define loyalists

Answer 13

A Loyalist is a colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the war for independence

Question 14

Define sons of liberty

Answer 14

Sons of Liberty is an underground term for any men resisting new Crown taxes and laws.

Question 15

Define a Patriot

Answer 15

A Patriot is a person who loves their country and if necessary they will fight for it.

Question 16

Battle of Lexington and Concord
Reasons

Answer 16

Reasons
British were going to send forces to Lexington and Concord to destroy ammunition supplies they assumed were there

Question 17

Battle of Lexington and Concord
significance

Answer 17

Significance
First battle of the American Revolution

Question 18

Battle of Lexington and Concord
outcomes

Answer 18

Outcomes
Estimated 93 Colonists died; 300 British died

Question 19

2nd Continental Congress
what were their goals?

Answer 19

The goals were to coordinate a united response to British policies, manage the growing conflict with Britain by raising an army and appointing a commander (George Washington), and ultimately declare independence from Great Britain.

Question 20

Battle of Bunker Hill
Reasons

Answer 20

Reasons

The British wanted to keep control of the city so they decided to take over the hill’s but the colonists did it first.

Question 21

Battle of Bunker Hill
significants

Answer 21

Significance

Even though they lost colonists learned they could stand up to the british.
First time new england soldiers faced british

Question 22

Battle of Bunker Hill
outcomes

Answer 22

Outcomes

Colonists - 450
British - 1054

Colonists lost sadly

Question 23

Role of Women in the revolutionary war

Answer 23

Many women took over the running of the farms and/or businesses and also Some were female spies.

Question 24

Role of Native Americans in the revolutionary war

Answer 24

Role of African Americans is the British Army recruited enslaved African Americans with the promise of freedom so their role was fighting on both sides.

Question 25

Role of Native Americans in the revolutionary war

Answer 25

The role of native americans was not all chosen sides but if they did they primarily sided with the British because of the freedom deal; nobody trusted them so nearly every single Haudenosaunee town was burned to the ground during the war because militia men didn’t know who to trust. American soldiers plundered Indian graves, stealing the precious goods

Question 25

Who was Thomas Paine?

Answer 25

Thomas Paine wrote common sense which taught the colonists that they didn’t need to live under British rule.

Question 26

Who was Thomas Jefferson

Answer 26

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the declaration of independence.

Question 26

Washington Crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge Think about Von Steuben Reasons

Answer 26

The Reason for von Steuben crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge was to join the Continental Army at their winter encampment where he was tasked with significantly improving the army's training and discipline by teaching them advanced military tactics and drills, which were desperately needed to bolster their fighting capabilities against the British forces.

Question 26

Washington Crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge Think about Von Steuben outcomes

Answer 26

Outcomes The outcomes of von Steuben crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge was a significant boost in the Continental Army's morale and combat effectiveness due to the rigorous military training implemented by von Steuben.

Question 26

Siege of Yorktown Outcomes

Answer 26

Outcomes Leads to the Treaty of Paris Fought for 11 days but after The British surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies, led by George Washington

Question 27

Siege of Yorktown Significance

Answer 27

Significance Last major battle of the revolutionary war

Question 27

Washington Crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge Think about Von Steuben significance

Answer 27

Significance The significance of von Steuben crossing the Delaware, Trenton, and Valley Forge is he played a crucial role in training and disciplining the Continental Army, transforming them from a ragtag group into a well-organized fighting force through rigorous drills and standardized military tactics, which ultimately helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the Americans.

Question 27

Siege of Yorktown Reasons

Answer 27

Reasons The British were pushed to the coast and While Cornwallis was settling in, the French were sending ships to surround the British and cut off supplies they had found the perfect opportunity.

Question 27

Treaty of Paris 1783 Reasons

Answer 27

Reasons British surrender in the siege of Yorktown led to the Treaty of Paris.

Question 28

Treaty of Paris 1783 Significance

Answer 28

Significance The Treaty of Paris Recognized American independence and resolved many issues. Outcomes

Question 29

Treaty of Paris 1783 Outcomes

Answer 29

THE ENDING OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR!!