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The Revolutionary Wa
Esposito 8th McKeel Unit 7
Question | Answer |
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Saratoga was another decisive victory for who? | America |
In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what did the U.S. have to agree to? | That they return all rights and property to the Loyalists that was taken during the war |
What two countries sent money, supplies, and men to the Americans during the war? | France and Spain |
What is the definition of strategy? | Organizing, directing, and execution of specific plans |
The pamphlet "The Crisis" was written by this person to help keep up the spirit during the war. | Thomas Paine |
In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what did Britain have to give up? | Its claims to all lands between the Atlantic and the Mississippi and from Canada to FLorida |
Whose help at Yorktown sealed the victory for America? | France |
In the Treaty of Paris of 1783 what did Great Britain have to recognize? | That the U.S. was an independent nation |
The Battle of Trenton was a decisive victory for which side? | American |
Valley Forge was a rough winter. How did the Americans pass time? | Washington had a Prussian volunteer train the men |
Who was the British commander in charge of the southern troops? | Cornwallis |
What is the definition of ally? | friendly relations; supportive of one another during times of need |
What was Washington's strategy for the war? | to tire the British out for an easier victory |
What is the definition of guerrillas? | small combat army; usually associated with a formal military; surprise attacks are their specialty |
What is the definition of treaty? | formal agreement; usually a government document; agreement of trade or peace |
Over 8,000 loyalists left the U.S. for where after the war? | Canada |
Thousands of African Americans joined this side during the Revolutionary War... | British - because they offered freedom |
What is the definition of mercenaries? | hired for service in a foreign army; highly skilled and paid well |
After the defeat at New York, some Americans headed here due to lack of supplies and weapons.. | Home |