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American Revolution
Study guide for American Revolution Test on 2/6/2015
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Army that was, at first, made up of untrained and undisciplined volunteers | Continental |
| Led a surprise attack, after a series of defeats, against the Hessians on December 25, 1776 in Trenton, New Jersey. | Washington |
| Along with Leger and Howe, planned to join forces in Albany, New York as part of Britain's strategy to cut off New England. | Burgoyne |
| Began to give secret aid to the Americans in 1776 | British |
| The _____________strongholds of Natchez and Baton Rouge were captured by the Spanish. | French |
| Encouraged by the Americans, to help extend the war to the seas, to attack British merchant ships. | Privateers |
| Rebel guerillas such as Francis Marion led attacks against the British and cut supply lines here. | South |
| The last major battle of the war that ended when Cornwallis surrendered his force of about 8,000. | Yorktown |
| Ended the war. | Treaty of Paris |
| Addressed individual rights and liberties. | state constitutions |
| September 5, 1781 | Battle of the Capes |
| Washington and Rochambeau lead forces from this city | New York |
| From Wilmington, Cornwallis traveled in this direction | North |
| Led British forces from New York | Graves and Hood |
| Month that the Battle of Yorktown occurred | October |
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