Chapter 6: Revolutionary War

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Who wanted the capture of Philadelphia and why?

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The British, where the Continental Congress met

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Which of the following was NOT a weakness for the Patriots heading into the Revolutionary War?

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Long/Far Supply Lines

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What Prussian officer helped bring order to Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 1777-1778?

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Baron Frederich Von Steuben

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Why did the British morale RISE after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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They knew they had superior troops, weapons and numbers

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Why did the Patriots morale RISE after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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They felt they could have won if they had more ammunition

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Which document contains the quote: "That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" and "that all men are created equal"?

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Declaration of Independence

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What country supported the Patriots the most through the Revolutionary War?

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France

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What should the citizens do if the government breaks the Social Contract?

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Alter or Abolish it

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Privateers (private/local owned ships) were a huge help at sea during the Revolutionary War, because...

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They were armed ships- (allowed by Continental Congress) that attacked British ships

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Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

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To convince Patriots to fight for independence