History: Chapter 4 Study Guide Part 2

Surprised British with artillery captured from Ft. Ticonderoga

The first major war fought in the Revolutionary War was what?

What were the actions of the loyalists?
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What 2 things do you have to know about the Treaty of Paris?

Argued that American colonists should not only rebel against unfair taxation but also declare independence on Britain

Presented three solution to the Continental Congress:
The colonies should be independent
Americans needed to form foreign alliances for support
The colonists needed to from a plan for independence

The battle of Monmouth made who famous?

Established a blockade in Cesapeake Bay, preventing British ships from rescuing Cornwallis' men.

Which battle was this?
On Christmas Night, Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River, surprising the Hessians,capturing weapons and  ammunition

Which battle is this?
In Early October, Burgoyne and his 5,000 men were surrounded by an American force of 17,000 under General Gates

Which battle is this?
Hard fought battle in 98 degree heat, continetal army goes toe-to-toe with British Army, British escape to Sandy Hook and are transported to New York

Which battle is this?
Cornwallis took his Army to the Peninsula in Chesapeake Bay, built a fort, and waited for British Ships to take them to Charlestown or New York

Man who made changes in the Declaration of Independence for the Slave Trade

Introduced the idea of Committees of Correspondence to spread the news of British injustices from colony to colony.

Women who physically fought in the Revolutionary War by dressing as a man

Brought colonists together as Americans
It issued a Declaration of Rights protesting Great Britain's actions
Agreed not to import or use British goods
Urged each colony to form a force of minutemen, who would be ready to resist a British attack with short notice
Did not discuss independence

Why did the British make the Treaty of Paris?

What is the last major battle of the war?