Jefferson's Influences

John Locke, Enlightenment, philosophers

came up with suggestion to break away from England and create a Declaration.

Everyone had basic rights like freedom of religion, speech, and others.

Four parts of Declaration

the preamble, declaration of rights, a long list of grievances against George III, and formal resolution of independence

Purpose for Declaration

to get aid and support from other countries

What did they receive from For Ticonderoga

Supplies, guns, and cannons to protect Boston from the British

captured or killed 1,000 hessians

result: amercians now controled the west.

result: Last major battle of the war..Cornwallis surrenders

turning point in war..signed two treaties with france that recognized american independence and granted commercial privledges; also an alliance..

1,000 militia led by Francis marion defeated 1,100 loyalists...

personally pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Then was elected superintendent of finance in 1781.

Disadvantages for Americans

weak army, 1/3 of american population was patriot, army not trained well, supplies limited, etc..

Advantages for British

Well trained army, lots of guns, great naval force, great generals, had hard cash for soldiers.

Disadvantages for BritishDisadvantages for British

were not fighting for a cause, people in england didnt want the war to go on, had to travel across atlantic to get to colonies, army was spread out across the globe.

Advantages for Americans

washington as their leader, home turf, fighting for a cause, etc..

war stopped and washingtons troops suffered..1/4 of the 10,000 soldiers died from starving, freezing, etc...

early crusader for women's rights.

carried water to soldiers in battle of monmouth, and took over for her husband on a cannon.

disguised herself as a man and enlisted in a masachusetts regiment. She fought in many battles and was injured.

most trusted by General Washington. Brought discipline and encouragement to the troops.

commander of french troops in america

peace settlement with England and U.S.

"the only thing i regret, is that i only have 1 life to give to my country"(American Spy)

American General at first- wont battle at Saratoga--then

battle that featured 1,000 militaia against 1,1000 loyalists.

"these are the times of try mens souls"

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U.S. History

Chapter 5 Study Guide

Question	Answer
Jefferson's Influences	John Locke, Enlightenment, philosophers
Richard Henry Lee	came up with suggestion to break away from England and create a Declaration.
Natural rights	Everyone had basic rights like freedom of religion, speech, and others.
Four parts of Declaration	the preamble, declaration of rights, a long list of grievances against George III, and formal resolution of independence
Purpose for Declaration	to get aid and support from other countries
Wrote Common Sense	Thomas Paine
Hessians were...	mercenaries from Germany
Hessians were captured at	Trenton
Turning point in war	Turning point in war
What did they receive from For Ticonderoga	Supplies, guns, and cannons to protect Boston from the British
Trenton	captured or killed 1,000 hessians
Vincennes	result: amercians now controled the west.
Yorktown	result: Last major battle of the war..Cornwallis surrenders
Saratoga	turning point in war..signed two treaties with france that recognized american independence and granted commercial privledges; also an alliance..
King's Mountain	1,000 militia led by Francis marion defeated 1,100 loyalists...
Robert Morris	personally pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Then was elected superintendent of finance in 1781.
Disadvantages for Americans	weak army, 1/3 of american population was patriot, army not trained well, supplies limited, etc..
Advantages for British	Well trained army, lots of guns, great naval force, great generals, had hard cash for soldiers.
Disadvantages for BritishDisadvantages for British	were not fighting for a cause, people in england didnt want the war to go on, had to travel across atlantic to get to colonies, army was spread out across the globe.
Advantages for Americans	washington as their leader, home turf, fighting for a cause, etc..
Valley Forge	war stopped and washingtons troops suffered..1/4 of the 10,000 soldiers died from starving, freezing, etc...
Abigail Adams	early crusader for women's rights.
Molly Pitcher	carried water to soldiers in battle of monmouth, and took over for her husband on a cannon.
Deborah Sampson	disguised herself as a man and enlisted in a masachusetts regiment. She fought in many battles and was injured.
Lafayette	most trusted by General Washington. Brought discipline and encouragement to the troops.
Rochambeau	commander of french troops in america
Treaty of Paris	peace settlement with England and U.S.
Nathan Hale	"the only thing i regret, is that i only have 1 life to give to my country"(American Spy)
Benedict arnold	American General at first- wont battle at Saratoga--then
founder of U.S. Navy	John Paul Jones
King's Mountain	battle that featured 1,000 militaia against 1,1000 loyalists.
John Hancock	First to sign declaration
First line of Crisis	"these are the times of try mens souls"
Where Revolution started	Boston

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