Chapter 9: Winning the Revolution

What decisions were made at the Second Continental congress? The formed an army, sent the Olive Branch Petition, named George Washington as Commander, Declared Independence.

What was the name of the document that the Second Continental Congress sent to King George III in an attempt to avoid war? Olive Branch Petition

Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine

How did African American Patriots contribute to the war? The fought in almost every battle

How did women contribute to the American Revolution? They visited sick and wounded soldiers, supplied food and water, made clothing, and some fought in battles, and wrote about the cause.

What is the main argument of the Declaration of Independence? People are born with rights that cannot be taken away

Why was Thomas Paine’s pamphlet successful in convincing many Americans it was time to part ways with Britain? It was written in a manner and language that was easy to understand.

What effect did the victory at Trenton have on Americans? It gave them renewed hope

What was the result of Common Sense? The Declaration of Independence was drafted

What was the result of the Battle of Saratoga? France became an American ally and joined the war.

How did Washington force the British from Boston? He put cannons captured from Fort Ticonderoga on a hill above the city.

Who was the foreign soldier who trained the Continental Army after the hard winter at Valley Forge? Friedrich von Steuben

What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown? The arrival of the French navy

What was the result of the victory at Yorktown? The American Revolution was over

What was Prince Hall known for? He led the struggle to end slavery during the war.

Why did the Second Continental Congress form the Continental Army before sending the Olive Branch Petition? The believed that King George III would not accept it. So they formed the Army to make sure they were prepared.

What risk was being taken by those who signed the Declaration of Independence? All those who signed the Declaration of Independence were taking a risk because King George and Britain would consider them traitors. If caught the signers would be hanged.

What Effect did the American victory at Saratoga have on other nations? The victory at Saratoga convinced other nations that the Americans had a chance to win the war. It also convinced them to join the fight an ally themselves with the Americans.

Why did more than 2,500 of Washington’s soldiers die at Valley Forge? His army were short on food and warm clothing. Many soldiers did not have shoes and the died from hunger, cold, and disease.

How did other nations contribute to the American Revolution? Other nations sent ships, soldiers, food, money and some sent men to train the American soldiers.

What document that was signed at the end of the war officially recognized the United States of America as in Independent nation? The Treaty of Paris

Why did Cornwallis decide to take his troops north and camp at Yorktown? He grew tired of chasing Greene across North and South Carolina and decided to set up camp in the north.

Why did Washington decide to go to Yorktown instead of attacking the British in New York City. He realized that if he joined forced with the French navy and Greene’s army they could surround the British.

How did the Treaty of Paris create a new set of challenges for the Americans? They needed to form a government and make decisions about slavery and Native Americans.

Name three daring and determined American leaders who fought the British on land and sea. John Paul Jones, Francis Marion, and George Rogers Clark