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History Ch 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Patrick Henry | He was a patriot and he predicted that the independence issue was going to turn into violence. |
| Who was the commander of the 2nd Continental Army? | George Washington |
| Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought? | Breed's Hill |
| How did the French Navy help the colonists? | They brought ships and experienced sailors. |
| Desribe the average age of the Patriot Troops, what the battle conditions were, and how long they had enlisted. | young less than 16, harsh conditions, shortages of food and clothing, and about a year. |
| Who was John Paul Jones? | (Outlaw from Scotland) became a navel hero. |
| Why did the British decided to start fightin in the south? | Northern colonies were proving to be scrappy/agressive fighters. |
| What style of fighting did the patriots switch to when the old ways weren't working? | "Guerrilla Warfare" hit and run tactics. |
| What event happened that caused the first meeting of the Continental Congress? | Clossing of Boston Harbor |
| Where were the stockpile of wapons stored that the British went searching for? | Near Concord, Boston |
| Who were the Sons of Liberty? | A secret society that used violence to frighten tax collectors. |
| During the Battle of Lexington, why did the captain tell the soldiers to not shoot until they were shot at? | Because they didn't want ot start the war, they wanted to end it. |
| Why did the African Americans decide to fight for the British? | They were promised Freedom. |
| Who were the Hessians? | German soldiers, fought for money not loyalty. |
| What did the French and Indian war change? | Balance of power in North America. |
| How did the women support the war effort? | Nurses, ran buisnesses, and were spies. |
| Why was the Battle of Trenton important to the Patriots? When was it fought? | They took 900 prisoners. On Christmas Night |
| Which battle was the turning point of the war? | Battle of Sarotoga |
| What was the Treaty of Paris? | Great Britan recognized the independence of the US. |
| What was the last major battle of the American Revolution? | Battle of Yorktown |
| Did the King of England agree on the demands the colonists gave to him? How did he react to demands? | No he didn't instead he ignored the please. |
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