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Revolution
Unit 04 - The American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was a primary role of 'camp followers' during the Revolutionary War? | "These were women who followed the army as it marched and camped, providing essential services." |
| "Besides domestic roles, what were two other ways women contributed to the war effort from their homes and communities?" | "Women ran family farms and businesses, and they sewed blankets, socks, and shirts for the soldiers." |
| Some women participated in the Revolutionary War by pretending to be men in order to do what? | To actually fight in the Continental Army. |
| How did Deborah Sampson serve in the Continental Army? | She pretended to be a male and fought in the army. |
| What specific actions are Margaret Corbin and Mary Ludwig Hays known for during battle? | They both took over firing a cannon after their husbands were killed or wounded in battle. |
| The stories of Margaret Corbin and Mary Ludwig Hays are both related to what famous legend? | The 'Molly Pitcher' story. |
| What was the role of Hannah Blair during the Revolutionary War? | She had a farm in North Carolina where she would hide patriots and supply them with food and medical care. |
| What was the initial policy of the Continental Army regarding the enlistment of African Americans? | "At first, African Americans were not allowed to fight." |
| Why did the Continental Army eventually change its policy and allow free blacks and then slaves to fight? | The army became desperate for more soldiers. |
| What did the British Army offer to enslaved people who were owned by Patriots? | They were offered freedom if they would run away from their owners and join the British army. |
| What was the outcome for free blacks and formerly enslaved people who fought for the Continental Army after the war ended? | "Free blacks were allowed to leave, but those who had been enslaved before the war were returned to slavery." |
| "After the war, where were some of the formerly enslaved people who fought for the British allowed to escape to?" | "Some were allowed to escape to Nova Scotia, while others settled in Sierra Leone." |
| How was the Iroquois Confederacy involved in the Revolutionary War? | "The Iroquois were divided; four tribes aided the British, and two tribes aided the Patriots." |
| What was the wartime experience for the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people? | "Nearly every Haudenosaunee village was burned to the ground, and their goods were stolen by American soldiers." |
| How did the Cherokee tribe become involved in the war? | "They were encouraged to sign a treaty giving up their lands, which led some, like Dragging Canoe, to fight against this." |
| What was the wartime experience for the Cherokee people? | "Militiamen ravaged their homes and villages, sold hundreds into slavery, and they eventually gave up 5 million acres of land." |
| How did the Treaty of Paris (1783) impact Native Americans? | "The treaty made no mention of the Haudenosaunee or other tribes, and those who fought with the British were forced to give up their land." |
| "According to the Declaration of Independence, what must a group of people do if they wish to dissolve their political bands with another?" | They must declare the causes which impel them to the separation. |
| What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? | "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." |
| The Declaration of Independence states that governments derive their just powers from the _____. | consent of the governed |
| What right do the people have when a government becomes destructive of their unalienable rights? | "It is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government." |
| What reason does the Declaration of Independence give for the colonists' right to overthrow the British government? | "A long train of abuses and usurpations by the King, establishing an absolute tyranny over the states." |
| What did the representatives of the United States of America solemnly publish and declare at the end of the Declaration of Independence? | "That the united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." |
| "Why did the British march to Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775?" | "To seize Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams in Lexington, and to capture military supplies in Concord." |
| Who were the three riders that rode to warn the colonists of the British advance on Lexington and Concord? | "Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott." |
| "At the Battle of Bunker Hill, why did the Patriots originally choose to occupy Breed's Hill instead of Bunker Hill?" | Breed's Hill was closer to the British positions in Boston. |
| "What famous order, aimed at conserving ammunition, did Colonel William Prescott allegedly give at the Battle of Bunker Hill?" | Don't shoot 'until you see the whites of their eyes.' |
| "What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the Patriots, despite being a technical loss?" | "It proved they could hold their own against the professional British army, giving them confidence." |
| What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the 2nd Continental Congress to King George III? | It was a final attempt to avoid war by asking the king to repeal the Intolerable Acts. |
| Who arrived outside Boston in January 1776 with 59 cannons captured from Fort Ticonderoga? | Colonel Henry Knox. |
| How did the arrival of cannons on Dorchester Heights affect the British occupation of Boston? | "The cannons overlooked the harbor, forcing General Howe and the British to abandon the city." |
| Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense'? | Thomas Paine. |
| What was the main argument of the pamphlet 'Common Sense'? | It argued that it was time for the American colonies to declare independence from England. |
| What was Washington's major strategic mistake at the Battle of Long Island? | "He split his troops between Manhattan Island and Long Island, two locations that were nearly impossible to defend." |
| What event allowed Washington's army to retreat from Long Island after being surrounded by the British? | "A dense fog settled around the area, allowing the troops to slip away on small boats." |
| What was Washington's daring plan for the Battle of Trenton? | To cross the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 during a snowstorm and launch a surprise attack. |
| Who were the primary soldiers captured by the Patriots at the Battle of Trenton? | "Hessian mercenaries, who were German soldiers hired by the British." |
| "What was the British plan at Saratoga, devised by General John Burgoyne?" | "To cut off New England by having three British armies converge on Albany, New York." |
| Why did General Burgoyne's plan for the Battle of Saratoga fail? | "The other two British forces, under General Howe and Colonel St. Leger, did not meet him as planned." |
| What was the most significant outcome of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga? | "It convinced France to become an open ally with the Patriots, providing a navy, troops, and supplies." |
| "During the winter at Valley Forge, why did the Continental Army struggle to buy supplies from American farmers?" | "Farmers preferred to sell to the British, who could pay with gold, rather than the Continental Army, which paid with worthless paper money." |
| Who was the Prussian military officer that trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge? | Baron von Steuben. |
| What key military skills did Baron von Steuben teach the soldiers at Valley Forge? | "He drilled them in marching, firing their muskets quickly, and using bayonets." |
| What was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War? | The Battle of Yorktown. |
| "At the Battle of Yorktown, Lord Cornwallis was surrounded by American and _____ forces." | French |
| Who was the British military general who surrendered to the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown? | Lord Cornwallis. |
| What document officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783? | The Treaty of Paris. |
| What did Great Britain officially recognize in the Treaty of Paris of 1783? | That the United States were 'free Sovereign and independent States.' |
| Term: Ally | A country that unites itself with another country to help in a time of war. |
| Term: Bayonet | "A weapon attached to a gun that is similar to a knife, used for close combat fighting." |
| Who was Benedict Arnold? | An American general who committed treason and switched to the British side. |
| Term: Continental Army | "The formal army formed by the Continental Congress at the start of the war, led by George Washington." |
| Term: Hessians | German troops hired by the British to fight alongside them during the Revolutionary War. |
| Term: Mercenary | A soldier who is hired for pay. |
| Term: Musket | A historical type of gun with a long barrel that was usually heavy and not known for its accuracy. |
| Term: Second Continental Congress | A meeting of delegates from the thirteen colonies that served as the acting government during the war. |
| Term: Strategy | The planning of military maneuvers for a war. |
| Who was the 'Swamp Fox'? | "Francis Marion, who consistently attacked British troops in South Carolina using guerrilla warfare tactics." |
| Term: Treason | "The act of going against one's country, usually done through spying." |
| What was Valley Forge? | A military encampment where Washington's troops spent a harsh winter with low supplies and morale. |
| Term: Redoubts | Six-foot-high defensive dirt walls used for protection in battle. |
| What was captured at Fort Ticonderoga that proved crucial for the siege of Boston? | British cannons. |
| "In what city is Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed?" | "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." |
| Who was Sybil Ludington? | "A 16-year-old girl who, much like Paul Revere, rode her horse at night to warn her town of a coming British invasion." |
| What was the significance of the Battle of Cowpens? | This battle saw the Americans take back control of South Carolina from the British. |
| Who was James Forten? | "An African American who served in the Revolution, became a prisoner of war, and later became a wealthy and influential businessman." |
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