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American Revolution

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QuestionAnswer
A colonist who was against British rule Patriot
A person who remained loyal to the British king Loyalist
Not choosing a side in a disagreement neutral
A general rise in the prices of goods and services inflation
The money left over after all costs have been paid profiteering
A person who has served in the military veteran
to sign up or join enlist
a soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation mercenary
the freedom to govern on one's own independence
a formal group statement resolution
an official statement declaration
an introduction first part preamble
a complaint grievance
a written plan of government constitution
a loose group of governments working together confederation
the lawmaking branch of a government legislature
What caused Washington to attack Trenton on Christmas night? 1. wanted to surprise Britain/Hessians 2. winter unusual time to fight 3. Americans really need victory
What caused people to believe Americans could win war? American victory at Battle of Saratoga Saratoga huge turning point
Why was the winter at Valley Forge difficult for Continental Army 1. food and money were low 2. tired from war 3. they were cold 4. they were away from home
What effect did Fredrich Wilhem Von Steuben have on Continental Army? 1. Taught American troops better to march than fight 2. Taught Americans to work together and gave them confidence 3. Showed Americans how to use bayonets and have a better life
What caused the French to join war in support of Americans? 1. American victory at Saratoga convinced the French Americans can win 2. French want revenge on British and a land war between them
Why did British decide to move fighting to South? 1. Try to beat the French help 2. Loyalist are in the South and they can help British 3. Need more ports to get supplies to British army
When did war part of American Revolution end Last big battle was Yorktown Oct. 19, 1789
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