How did British General Thomas Gage attempt to deal with the uprising in Massachusetts in 1774?
He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the
... [Show More] colonial insurgents
Which of the following was not a result of Dunmore's Proclamation?
A majority of slaves got their freedom.
Which of the following is not true of a republic?
It is governed by a monarch and the royal officials by he or she appoints.
What are the main arguments that Thomas Paine makes in his pamphlet Common Sense? Why was this pamphlet so popular?
-Rejection of the basis of a monarchy
-Creation of an American Republic based on republicanism and philosophy
-Appointed representatives in government must place the public good and community above themselves
-Appealed to people's "common sense"
Which city served as the base for British operations for most of the war?
New York did.
What battle turned the tide of war in favor of the Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
Which term describes German soldiers hired by Great Britain to put down the American rebellion?
Hessians
Describe the British strategy in the early years of the war and explain whether or not it succeeded.
Isolation of New England Colonies; succeeded in taking Philadelphia and New York, but lost hold there after Saratoga
How did George Washington's military tactics help him to achieve success?
While most battles were fought during summer, he fought during Dec. 25-26, 1776 against the Hessians in Trenton as they celebrated Christmas. Same tactic used in the Battle of Princeton.
Which American general is responsible for improving the American military position in the South?
Nathanael Greene
Describe the British southern strategy and its results.
-Moved the military theater to South towards more loyalists, and hoped Slaves and Natives would increase military size
-They got Charleston, but Nathanael Greene came in the rule the Southern Continental Army, winning a lot
-Greene set foundation for final battle at Yorktown, VA
-British strategy failed
Which of the following statements best represents the division between Patriots and Loyalists?
Colonists were divided amongst those who wanted their independence, those who wanted the remain part of the British Empire, and those who were neutral.
Which of the following is not one of the tasks women performed during the Revolution?
They held government offices. [Show Less]