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S.S. Ch. 9
5th Grade Social Studies-Ch. 9 Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Patriots | Loyal to America |
| Loyalists | Loyal to Britian |
| British blockades at American Ports | caused shortages of goods in the colonies during the American Revolution |
| Main reason African Americans fought in the American Revolution | they were promised freedom |
| Which sides did Native Americans choose during the American Revolution? | some chose a side, but others stayed neutral and didn't choose a side |
| turning point | an event that causes an important change |
| Battle of Saratoga | a turning point for the Patriots during the American Revolution |
| country that supported the Americans | France |
| Where did the British hope to finally defeat the colonists? | Southern Colonies |
| Treaty of Paris | ended the Revolutionary War |
| ordinance | a set of laws |
| How did women help during the Revolutionary War? | -They brought water and supplies -They fought in battles -They wrote about the war |
| How did the French help the outcome of the Revolutionary War? | -Supported American with soldiers, officers, and ships -Helped Americans defeat the British at Yorktown |
| Yorktown's Location | made it easy for the Americans and French to circle around the British |
| Land Policies for Native Americans in the Northwest Territories | -Native Americans lost their land -Some tribes fought the Americans |
| How did people view slavery after the Revolutionary War? | People wanted to have the right to life and liberty -- it made some people want to stop slavery |
| Who is the illustrator of The Boston Massacre? | Paul Revere |