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Soc Stu Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson | Patriot; Writer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Thomas Paine | writer of Common Sense and The American Crisis- encouraged people to become patriots |
| General Cornwallis | commander of British Army, surrendered at Yorktown |
| Loyalist | stayed loyal to Britain during the War |
| Patriot | wanted independence from Britain |
| Hessians | German mercenaries hired by the British |
| George Washington | Commander in Chief of the Continental Army |
| Benedict Arnold | American hero at Saratoga turned traitor |
| Barron Von Stubben | trained American troops at Valley Forge |
| Treaty of Paris | officially ended the American Revolution |
| The Purpose of the Declaration of Independence | To announce to the world that the colonies were a new, independent nation To explain and justify the reasons that the colonies had decided to become the United States of America |
| Parts of the Declaration of Independence | People have a natural right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If a government does not respect people natural rights, the people have the right to form a new government. |
| Parts of the Declaration of Independence | The British government has repeatedly violated the American colonists’ natural rights. The American Colonies are free and independent states, no longer ruled by the British government. |
| Common Sense | convinced American colonist to become independent from Britain |
| Battle of Saratoga | turning point of the American Revolution; American victory encourage France to assist in American cause |
| Battle of Lexington | First Battle of the American Revolution |
| Battle of Yorktown | Final Battle of the American Revolution |
| Valley Forge | scene of much hardship for General Washington’s troops |
| Strengths & Weaknesses of British Army | Well trained army, ample resources, alliences with loyaists Fighting in unfimiliar territory, fighting far from home |
| Strengths & Weaknesses American Army | Strong military leadership, figting on home territory, alliences with France Small untrained military, shortage of rescources, weak centrel government |
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