Unit 7 Vocabulary Review

This occurred in 1777. This was the 1st major victory in the Revolution for the Americans. This ended the British threat to New England. After this Battle, European Countries agreed to support the Americans against the British because they realized that they could fight the British and win. This is often referred to as the turning point of the war.

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

This battle occurred in 1781. This was the final battle of the American Revolution. This American victory forced the British to surrender, ending the war.

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

This event happened in 1775, and was a conflict between Massachusetts colonists and the British soldiers. This event was the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

This is the treaty that ended the American Revolution. In this treaty, Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

At this event, Washington's army endured bitter cold as well as a lack of food, clothing and shelter. This time was used to train troops. By the end of this event, the Continental Army had become an effective fighting force.

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battles of Lexington & Concord

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

Rights that are given to all people at birth

• Tyrant

• Ratify

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• July 4, 1776

An introduction to an official document

• Tyrant

• Ratify

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• July 4, 1776

To approve something by voting for it

• Tyrant

• Ratify

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• July 4, 1776

A leader who abuses his power

• Tyrant

• Ratify

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• July 4, 1776

This is when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

• Tyrant

• Ratify

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• July 4, 1776