Ch. 5 Lesson 5 (and 4) "Colonists Win the War"

When and why did the French agree to alliance with the Patriots?

• After the Battle of Charleston; the French knew the war was almost over and wanted to fight on the winning side

• After the Battle of Long Island; the French didn't want the Dutch to gain influence over the new country

• After the Battle of Saratoga; the French saw that the Americans had a chance to defeat Great Britain

• After the Battle of Princeton; the French saw that George Washington was a good leader

Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Cowpens

• The Battle of Yorktown

• Signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Cornwall's surrender to Washington

Which statement is a result of the American Revolution?

• The United States of America was established

• America's permanent territorial borders were established

• The form of government of the United States was established

• British control over the land west of the thirteen colonies was established

 

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

Who made this statement? What did he mean?

      

• John Adams; he was afraid he would not live long enough to see the success of the Patriots.

• Nathan Hale; he believed in the Patriot cause enough to give his life for it over and over.

• Samuel Adams; he meant that living under the Intolerable Acts was worse than death.

• Patrick Henry; he preferred death to living under British rule.

Person who works against his or her country.

• Mercenary
• Green Mountain Boy
• Traitor
• Soldier

Treaty signed in 1783 that officially ended the American Revolution. Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country

• Declaration of Independence
• Treaty of Paris
• Olive Branch Petition
• Generalization

Where was the war won at?

• Saratoga
• Trenton
• Lexington & Concord
• Yorktown

What helped the Americans beat the British?

• Being a stronger more trained army
• Better technology for weapons
• Having the French help

The French and the Americans were able to surround the British Army in Yorktown and defeat them.

• True

• False

America gained new land after the war and now stretched all the way to the Mississippi River.

• True

• False