Revolutionary War Flashcard

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Which factor most caused the British to suffer such an unexpected defeat?

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The British general was not familiar with the local geography.

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Why did the British army set up camp at Yorktown, Virginia?

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They thought it would stop French supply ships from helping Americans.

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How did minutemen get their name?

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They were a part of a colonial militia who could quickly be ready to fight.

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Why did George Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge?

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to prepare and train the colonial militia

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Which battle ended the Revolutionary War? Battle of Breed’s Hill, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Valley Forge, Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Yorktown

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Which woman was sold into slavery and wrote poems and plays supporting the American Revolution?

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Phillis Wheatley

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Which woman was an important advisor to her husband and told him to "Remember the Ladies" when forming America's new government?

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Abigail Adams

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Her letters are some of the earliest known writings about "women’s rights"

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Abigail Adams

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Supported the American Revolution: Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, Both

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Both

Front

Which factor most caused the British to suffer such an unexpected defeat?

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The British general was not familiar with the local geography.