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Samsel Chapter 9
Chapter 9 stack for Mrs.Samsel's Social Studies class.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Colonists that demanded independence from Britain were called ____________. | Patriots |
| Colonists that were loyal to Britain and did not want independence were called __________. | Loyalists |
| Shortages of goods for the American colonists were caused by _______________________. | British blockades of American ports. |
| Why did enslaved Africans fight in the Revolutionary War? | They were promised their freedom in return. |
| Which side did Native American groups choose during the Revolutionary War? | Some chose a side while others remained neutral. |
| The turning point of a war can also be described as ______________. | an event that causes an important change. |
| Which country gave the most support to the American colonists during the Revolutionary War? | France |
| Where did the British hope to finally defeat the colonies? | The Southern Colonies |
| What was the name of the treaty that finally ended the Revolutionary War? | Treaty of Paris |
| What does the word, "ordinance" mean? | a set of laws. |
| What roles did women play in the Revolutionary War? | - fought in battles and helped soldiers by bringing water and supplies. - ran farms and businesses at home when men went off to fight. - raised money for the war. - wrote about the Revolution and spread the word about the fighting. |
| How did the French help the colonists during the Revolution? | They gave them ships, soldiers, and officers that helped them defeat Britain at Yorktown. |
| How did Yorktown's location help the Americans and the French? | it made it easy for American and French troops to circle the British. |
| What effects did the land policies of Congress have on Native Americans in the Northwest Territory? | Many Native Americans lost their lands and some tried to fight back. Others signed treaties with the colonists which the government often broke. |
| How did the Declaration of Independence affect how slavery was viewed after the Revolutionary War? | It called for the right to life and liberty which made many people think that slavery was wrong. |
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