U2 - Test 2 American Revolution Test Review

This document was written by Thomas Paine.  It helped Americans realize the need for independence from Great Britain.  Was written b/c of Declaration of Independence 

• Common Sense
• The Crisis
• Declaration of Independence
• Declaration of Sentiments

The 1st battle of American Revolution.  British learned Americans were stockpiling ammo in Concord so went there to get.  Midnight riders warned minutemen militia Brits coming by sea (2 lantern). Brits won at first part, but minutemen (mostly farmers) stopped Brits at second part.  It is called the SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD 

• Lexington & Concord
• Valley Forge
• Saratoga
• Yorktown

Training ground for Continental Army.  American soldiers spent cold winter there, Washington stayed with his men there. 

• Lexington & Concord
• Valley Forge
• Saratoga
• Yorktown

Battle in NY, turning point, b/c French decide to help Americans

• Lexington & Concord
• Valley Forge
• Saratoga
• Yorktown

Last battle of American Rev.  French fleet arrived and help out Americans.  Brits surrounded by Patriots 2x’s as large as his British Army.  Brit General Cornwallis surrenders.  

• Lexington & Concord
• Valley Forge
• Saratoga
• Yorktown

Peace treaty that officially ended the American Rev.  GB lost.  French help us to write

• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Valley Forge
• Saratoga
• Yorktown

She was married to the 2nd president of the US.  She was one of the first women to fight for women's rights.  "Remember the ladies."  

• Mercy Otis Warren
• Molly Pitcher
• Abigail Adams
• Susan B. Anthony

King of Great Britain during war.  A total tyrant!  Unfairly taxed colonists, refused to listen to colonists requests.  His Salutatory Neglect led US to declare independence.

• King George III
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Marquis de Lafayette

Leader of the Continental Army thanks to the 2nd Continental Congress.  Good guy – virtuous (Civic Virtue).  Spent winter at Valley Forge with men 

• King George III
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Marquis de Lafayette

Helped Jefferson write D of I, Worked on peace negotiations for Treaty of Paris 

• King George III
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Marquis de Lafayette