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Flash cards on the revolution
Question | Answer |
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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution? | He was the first Commander of the Continental Army. |
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga? | It helped European countries (France) to help the Americans. |
Who was Marquis de Lafaette? | He was a Frenchman who fought with the Americans and bought supplies with his own money. |
Who was John Paul Jones? | He was a commander of 4 ships in the Continental Navy, he also sank 2 English warships protecting supplies. |
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown? | The Americans surrounded and bombarded Yorktown until Cornwall surrendered. (Last major battle of the Revolution) |
What was "The American Crisis?" Who was the the author? How does it relate to Freedom of Speech? | Tomas Panie wrote the American Crisis, A pamphlet containing reasons why America should be free. |
What is the definition of Free Enterprise? | When business can be conducted freely based on the choices of individuals. |