Chapter 6 Worksheet #2 Questions
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| 1. How did most Englishmen feel about the war against American colonies? | They thought that they should not be at war against the colonies.
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| 2. What term describes the colonial supporters of the British during the War for Independence? | Loyalists or Tories
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| 3. What was the major reason that the colonists lost the Battle of Bunker Hill? | They ran out of ammunition.
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| 4. Explain why George Washington was a good selection as commander in chief? | He would help link the Patriot cause in New England with the rest of the country. During the French & Indian war he became a local hero. His greatest strength was his commanding presence, coolness under fire, and his keen ability to lead and inspire.
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| 5. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition? | To pledge loyalty to the king and to request his intervention in curbing Parliament's abusive exercise of power.
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| 6. What did "Common Sense" advocate? | American independence from Britain
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| 7. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence? | 56
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| 8. Why did George Washington attempt to defend New York? | So that the Patriots would see his bravery and stand behind him in other battles.
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| 9. What was a Hessian? | a German mercinary
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| 10. Briefly describe the condition of the American men leading up to the Battle of Trenton. | They were very discouraged and were unwilling to re-enlist.
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| 11. Why was Princeton such an important victory for Washington? | It gave Americans hope and made the men want to re-enlist in the army.
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| 12. What act of treason did Benedict Arnold agree to perform? | He plotted with the British to turn over West Point to them 20,000 Lira.
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| 13. What was Benedict Arnold's life like after the war? | He lived financially comfortably in Britain, but he was shunned by British society. He died unhappy in London in 1801.
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| 14. I LOVED reading p.124 about John Paul Jones. What is his very famous quote? | "I have not yet begun to fight."
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| 15. How did the Swamp Fox help the war effort? | He and his men attacked British outposts and supply lines.
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| 16. After reading about Nathanael Greene, why was it so important for him to reach the Dan River before the British? | I the Continentals got there first, the Dan would cut off the British pursuit.
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| 17. What admiral helped trap Cornwallis at Yorktown? What was his nationality? | Admiral de Grasse
French
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| 18. When was the Treaty of Paris signed compared to the end of the war? | 1783, after the battle at Yorktown.
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| 19. Who were the American negotiators for the Treaty? | Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, John Adams
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| Something Interesting from this section | The Battle of King's Mountain was fought on the mountain where I go horseback riding with my Aunt Teresa.
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