American History Flashcards

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What was the site of a crushing defeat of American revolutionary forces by the British Army in September 1777?

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Brandywine Creek

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What accurately describes the Continental Congress?

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The governing body by which the American colonial governments coordinated their resistance to British rule.

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Concept associated with the Scientific Revolution

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Observation and Experiment.

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Effectiveness of minutemen in the revolutionary war

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They had regular military training, were often experienced hunters, and knew the terrain well.

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Principle not part of the Declaration of Independence

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God made all men equal and gave them the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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The route traveled by Americans heading Westward to establish new lives is called the Overland Trail.

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Independence, Missouri, was known as the ‘jumping off point’ for emigrants heading west on the trail.

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The most common vehicle used by travelers on the trail was the Prairie Schooner.

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A major document signed by Government and Native leaders in the 1800s was an attempt to force Native Americans onto small areas of land.

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Fort Laramie Treaty

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An agreement that aimed to bring peace between the US and Native American tribes.