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ss chapter 7
rev. war
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What caused colonists to call themselves loyalists or patriots? | Whether or not they supported independence from Britain |
| What caused a shortage of goods in the colonies during the Revolution? | British blockades of American ports |
| What was the main reason enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War? | They were promised their freedom in return |
| Which side did Native American groups choose during the Revolutionary war? | Some groups chose a side while others remained neutral |
| What is a turning point? | An event that causes an important change |
| Which country supported the Americans during the Revolution? | France |
| Where did the British hope to finally defeat the colonists? | In the Southern Colonies |
| Why was the treaty of Paris important? | It officially ended the war |
| What is an ordinance? | A set of laws |
| What are letters and diaries that contain facts about historical events called? | documentary sources |
| What contributes to inflation? | printing more paper money |
| Who was the 1st woman veteran to be recognized by congress? | Margaret Corbin |
| What led France to help the Continental Army? | The American victory at Saratoga |
| What was the British Army's Campaign plan? | To separate the new England colonies from the rest of the colonies ( it never worked though) |
| How did women contribute to the war effort During the Revolution? | They fought in the war, brought water and supplies to the soldiers, ran farms and businesses, raised $ and wrote about the war. |
| How did the French help us win the war? | They gave the Americans soldiers, officers, and ships. |
| How did the location of Yorktown help the Americans and the French? | It made it easy for the Americans and France to surround the British and force surrender |
| What rights from the Declaration of Independence most affected how people viewed slavery after the Revolutionary War? | The right to life and liberty |
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