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ss review unit 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| olive branch petition | was sent to the king;it stated the americans loyalty to britain and requested the intolerable acts be repealed. |
| patriots | colonists who favored war with britian |
| loyalists | colonists who remained loyal to britian. |
| treason | death/execution |
| militia | volunteer army |
| continental army | american army(not militia) |
| blockade | using ships to block ports |
| alliance | two groups working together |
| guerilla warfare | hit and run attack |
| turning point | change/shift in war |
| common sense | 1776 by thomas paine, urged colonists to declare independence, spread the idea of independence |
| natural rights | the rights to life, property,and liberty; these cannot be taken away you are born with them. |
| the battle at trenton | the surprise attack on the Hessians(german allies), on Christmas night. 1st win in a while, which gave them hope and confidence |
| what was the significance of saratoga | gained french allies and their navy |
| how did the americans keep peace | by setting up the olive branch petition, they sent a letter to king asking for the intolerable act be repeled |
| how did the americans go into war | The Americans set up a continental congress which was an American army (not militia) George Washington appointed leader of the continental army “commander in chief” |
| where did most of the early battles take place | The fighting in the first few years took place in New England, specifically Boston. Because New England was most affected. |
| what was the purpose fro the declaration of independence | To explain why they should be a free country |
| what is the preamble | To explain why the colonists are writing the declaration |
| what is the statement of beliefs section | the beliefs behind the declaration |
| what does the list of complaints state | the actions of the British that have violated their rights |
| what does the declaration of independence section state | announces that the colonies have become independent. |
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