part four Flashcards
1
Q
- What treaty ended the French and Indian War, giving most of the territorial claims to Britain?
A
treaty of paris
2
Q
- Who was the famous Virginian orator who said “Give me liberty or give me death!”?
A
patrick henry
3
Q
- Who was chosen as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
A
george washington
4
Q
- What were the strengths of the Continental Army?
A
home territory; fight for independence; excited
5
Q
- What were the weaknesses of the Continental Army?
A
untrained; no money; no navy; low on supplies
6
Q
- What was the name of the German mercenaries who fought with the British in the American Revolution?
A
hessians
7
Q
- What battle of the Revolution was a surprise attack on Hessian and British soldiers in New Jersey and a victory for the colonists?
A
the battle of trenton
8
Q
- What battle of the Revolution was the turning point in the war for the colonists as it convinced the French to ally themselves with the Americans?
A
the battle of saratoga
9
Q
- What was the last battle of the Revolution that took place in Virginia when the Continental Army and the French surrounded Cornwallis and the Redcoats to force surrender?
A
the battle at yorktown
10
Q
- What treaty ended the American Revolution?
A
treaty of paris
