SS chap 3 pt 2 Flashcards
(59 cards)
Patriot
American colonists rebelling against British, fighting for liberty
Loyalist
American colonists remaining loyal to britian
Refugee
people forced to flee their own country and seek safety from the war, persecution and other hardships, They do not come back
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people and supplies from moving in or out
Mercenaries
troops for hire, get paid to fight, the troops were called hessians and they were on the British side
Where did the 2nd continental congress meet?
met in philadelphia, used to be called old pennsylvania state house but now its called independence hall
Who took over fort Ticonderoga for America?
Burgoyne- Ethan allen and the green mountain boys
Who made up the continental army and who was appointed the commander?
Members of militias from many colonies, George Washington became general and commander of the American army.
Who was the author of the olive branch petition and what was its purpous?
John Dickinson of Pennsylvania wrote it. Colonists asked the king for peace. King refused to read it and declared all the colonies in rebellion.
Patriot advantages
They were good at shooting (bc of hunting a lot). Gearge Washinton was a great commander. Fighting for everything, their homes, their money, etc.
Patriot disadvantages
poorly organized and untrained few cannons and supplies. Small to no navy.
British advantages
Hessians and loyalist allies. Experienced and well trained. They had the best navy in the world. Money and stable government.
British disadvantages
3000 miles from home. Not used to wilderness.The bright red coat they wore.STubborn generals unwilling to change.
Battle of bunker hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the Revolution. Colonel William Prescott has a minuteman dig in at Breed’s hill. The British attacked in rows, slowly. Suffering huge losses, 1000 redcoats were killed. Americans are low on gunpowder. Don’t fire until u see the whites of their eyes.”Both sides declare victory.
Traitor
a person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
The declaration of independence consists one one, introduction followed by three main parts. It says what the document is about.
Natural rights,
rights people are born with. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Who was the author of common sense and when was it written? before what
Thomas paine wrote common sense in 1776 (Before the declaration of independence)
WHat did the common sense say about the king
Common sense said the king was a tyrant. Idea of the monarchy is wrong. Being born into privilege is wrong.
Why is common sense so significant
it convinced the colonists of the idea of independence. If free, can make alliances with other countries. Chance to create a better society.
Who proposed independence and when
Richard Henry lee of virginia proposes independence on june 7th 1776
Who were the five men on the declaration comitee?
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman
4 parts of declaration of independence and meanings.
Preamble- tells us what the document is about, an opening statement
Natural rights-American beliefs, all men are created equal- born with the same potential, one vote, pursuit of happiness-improve who u r. Democracy-power lies with the people.
Kings wrongs (Grievance)-Evidence, sugar act, stamp act, etc
Independence- new name- USA. Declare ourselves independent tomake allies
Battle of long island
- British general William Howe took over long island and new york city.
