American Revolution Flashcard review

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A colonist who is loyal to the King of England but lives in America is called a:

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Loyalist

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What was the name of the group that was a special militia that could respond quickly and be ready to fight at a moment’s notice?

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Minutemen

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Which group of people fit this description: Some that fought were free and some that fought were slaves? Options: Immigrants, African Americans, Women, French Soldiers

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African Americans

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Valley Forge was important during the American Revolution because it was the location where __________.

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the Continental Army trained during a harsh winter.

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Who were the two patriots that the British were trying to find at Lexington?

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Samuel Adams and John Hancock

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What hill did most of the fighting take place on in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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Breed’s Hill

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The Battle of Saratoga was __________________ that led to a __________________ in the Revolutionary war because it convinced the French to help the colonists.

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Victory; turning point

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Who surrendered to George Washington at the battle of Yorktown?

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Lord Cornwallis

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Which was the very first battle of the American Revolution?

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Lexington and Concord

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Who was responsible for riding through the night and warning the colonists at the first battle?

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Paul Revere