Revolutionary War Flashcards
(39 cards)
Why was Thomas Jefferson important?
His writing skill- he wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was very committed to the cause of freedom.
What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble
Natural Rights
Grievances
Dissolving the Bonds
What is a preamble?
An introduction
What are 5 important grievances?
- No taxation without representation
- The need for a fair trial
- Writs of assistance
- Quartering troops
- Suspended Massachusetts legislature
What was the purpose of the Dissolving the Bonds section?
It asserts that the colonies are totally free and separate from Great Britain’s rule.
What are the natural rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was “Common Sense”?
A 50 page pamphlet by Thomas Paine that ridiculed rule by kings. 500,000 copies were sold.
What was the Virginia Resolution?
A statement by Richard Henry Lee that proclaimed that the colonies have the right to be independent.
How was the war funded?
Paper money called continentals were created. Too much was printed, which caused inflation.
Who was Casimir Pulaski?
A Polish volunteer who led and trained cavalry.
What countries provided America money?
France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
How did France help the cause?
Signed a treaty with the US. Got Spain and the Netherlands to fight Britain, which made the British have to split up their troops.
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
A French noble who became a high-ranking official in the American army.
Who was Friedrich Von Steuben?
He helped to train the American army. He had served in the Prussian army, and taught the Patriots how to march, aim, and attack with bayonets.
What was the result of Steuben’s teaching?
The American army was professional and ready to fight.
Which country provided America with a navy and troops?
France
How did Spain help the cause?
They provided money and supplies, fought Britain in Europe, and allowed Patriot ships safe harbor in New Orleans.
Who were Havana’s Ladies?
Cuban women who gave $7 million to the Patriots.
Who was Thaddeus Kosiusko?
A Polish engineer who built forts at West Point
What were women’s roles?
Led the household, ran businesses. Some went to military camps to cook or tend to the wounded.
What were African American’s roles?
Britian offered freedom to slaves who joined them. Washington began to allow them into the army after this.
What were Native American’s roles?
Patriots tried to keep them neutral by bribing them. Most sided with Britain to keep their land from the Patriots.
Who was John Paul Jones?
Led the ship Bonhomme Richard to victory over Britain’s Serapis
What was the US navy like compared to Britain?
Very small, but was skilled at hit and run attacks. Britain’s navy was larger and blockaded US ports.
