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What crucial mistake did British General Cornwallis make that led to the defeat of the British army?

He disregarded an order and retreated to Yorktown Peninsula.

Which battle became a turning point of the war because it prompted the French to join the Patriots?

Saratoga

Why did British General William Howe abandon Boston in March 1776?

American Cannons threatened British ships in Boston Harbor.

Which strength of the Continental Army was significant to its ultimate victory?

Using knowledge of local geography to their advantage in military strategy.

How did Washington change the enlistment policy during the Revolution?

By allowing free blacks to join the Continental Army

What step marked the colonists’ final decision regarding their relationship with Britain?

Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and where did the British army surrender?

Yorktown

List the three main ideas or parts of the Declaration of Independence?

Natural rights, British Wrongs, Independence

How did John Paul Jones become a Patriot hero?

By defeating the British warship Serapis

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Colonists to support declaring independence from Britain

Who was the Patriot who was quoted before he was hanged by the British, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”?

Nathan Hale

How did the 2nd Continental Congress attempt to make peace with the British?

It sent the Olive Branch Petition to the king

Which Battle did General Morgan win an important battle where he used clever tactics?

Cowpens

Battle where Washington crossed the Delaware & surprised the Hessians?

Trenton

Who was the Vermont blacksmith who led the Green Mountain Boys?

Ethan Allen

Who is one that has formed political alliances to achieve a common goal?

Ally (Alliance)

What is it called when an army surrounds and blockades an enemy in an attempt to capture it?

Siege

Worked for hire as a professional soldier

Mercenary

How did General Washington defeat the Hessian army at Trenton?

Surprise attack at night

What was the ratio of colonists for and against a war for independence from Great Britain?

1/3 Neutral, 1/3 Patriots, 1/3 Loyalist

What was the date the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence?

July 4, 1776

What group of men took Fort Ticonderoga from the British early in the war to capture cannons, guns, and ammo?

Green Mountain Boys