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4th Gr Rev War
CCS 4th Grade Social Studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ride of Paul Revere | Warn the colonists of the British attack, April 16, 1775 |
| Battles of Lexington and Concord | First battles of the American Revolution.“Shot heard around the World”began the war |
| Second Continental Congress (May 10, 1775) | Met to petition the King for rights, created an Army, named Washington to lead the Army. |
| Battle of Bunker Hill | Happened on Breed’s hill, British victory, they lost half their men.Colonists gained confidence |
| Washington Crossing the Delaware(Victory at Trenton) | Surprise attach on the Hessians, first colonial victory |
| Battle of Saratoga | October 1777, turning point in the war, colonists won the battle, now allies with the French |
| Winter in Valley Forge | Washington’s army camped here, brutal winter, few supplies, showed endurance of the army |
| War in the South | Change in tactics, led by Francis Merion, allowed new ways to attack British |
| Battle of Yorktown | October 1781, Washington defeated Cornwallis, final battle of American Revolution. |
| George Washington | Leader of the army, elected at the 2nd Continental Congress in May 1775. |
| Thomas Paine | Known for writing the document: Common Sense |
| Benjamin Franklin | Attended the 2nd Continental Congress, great thinker |
| Thomas Jefferson | Wrote the Declaration of Independence |
| John Adams | Nominated George Washington to be the Commander of the Army, presented the idea of an Army to the 2nd Continental Congress |
| Benedict Arnold | A traitor, was a patriot and during the war switched to the side of Great Britain. |
| Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) | Document signed by the members of the 2nd Continental Congress declaring independence from Great Britian. |
| Articles of Confederation, 1775 | Document signed which was the United States of America’s first attempt in establishing laws in the country |
| Constitution(written by James Madison), 1787 | Document written in which is the foundation of laws for the government of the United States of America. |
| Bill of Rights, 1791 | Document that added the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing citizens specific rights. |
| Common Sense | Document written by Thomas Paine that urged colonists to join the Patriot cause. Inspired to declare independence. |
| petition | A formal written request signed by several people |
| ally | A nation that has promised to help another nation in wartime (France helped the USA) |
| Guerrilla warfare | Unconventional tactics using the natural surroundings as an advantage in combat, often hit and run, or ambush |
| amendments | Changes made |
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