Unit Three Part One Review - War for Independence

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  1. 1. One of the biggest advantages that the Continental Army had was the fact that they were fighting to ____ their own land. They simply needed to outlast the British who didn't know the territory as well.
  2. 4. This was the main general for the British, who surrendered to the Patriots and French at Yorktown resulting in the end of the American War for Independence.
  3. 8. Individual chosen as the commander of the Continental Army at the 2nd Continental Congress, he would go on to be the 1st president of the US
  4. 9. One of the biggest disadvantages that the Continental Army had was a major lack of supplies, including very little ____, which was manufactured in Great Britain.
  5. 10. This turning point battle occurred on 2/25/1779 and marks the point at which the Patriots began retaking the land that had been lost to the British.
  6. 13. This turning point battle occurred on 3/15/1781. The losses that Cornwallis's troops suffered here forced him to give up his Southern campaign and begin marching back north. (2 words/no spaces)
  7. 18. The 1st battles of the American War for Independence were ____ ___ ____, which occurred on 4/19/1775(3 words/no spaces)
  8. 19. One of the advantages that the Continental Army had was new technology like the ____ ____ that many soldiers had. This gun would allow them to shoot more accurately due to the grooves in the gun barrel. (2 words/no spaces)
  9. 21. This military group was formed out of the Continental Congress and was led by Washington and fellow Patriots who believed in the cause. (2 words/no spaces)
  10. 22. This pamphlet, published in January 1776, argued that it didn't make sense for an island to control a continent and that leaders shouldn't be chosen through "Divine Rights," but should instead be chosen by the people to ensure they would be strong, fair leaders (2 words/no spaces)
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  1. 2. This document, finalized on 7/4/1776, formally made the war about American independence. The men who signed this document put their lives on the line declaring their intent and would now have to win the war to make it possible.(3 words/no spaces)
  2. 3. This turning point battle occurred on 12/26/1776. It was a Patriot victory that led to an increase in morale that led to more soldiers signing up to fight.
  3. 5. The main topic of discussion at the 2nd Continental Congress meeting was ____, due to the Battles of Lexington and Concord
  4. 6. This group of people wanted independence from Great Britain and were willing to put their lives on the line to fight for freedom.
  5. 7. This individual published Common Sense, an early argument for American independence from Great Britain.
  6. 11. One of the biggest advantages for the British army was their ____, a military branch that the Continental Army did not have until aided by the French.
  7. 12. This group of people wanted to remain loyal to the Crown and remain part of Great Britain.
  8. 14. This treaty, finalized in 1783, officially ends the American War for Independence and marks the point in which Britain officially recognizes American independence. (3 words/no spaces)
  9. 15. This turning point battle occurred on 10/17/1777. This Patriot victory led to the French recognizing American independence and agreeing to ally with the Continental Army against the British troops.
  10. 16. One of the biggest disadvantages for the British army was the fact that ____ and supplies took a long time to reach them since they had to travel across the Atlantic Ocean.
  11. 17. This turning point battle occurred on 10/19/1781. This is the battle in which Cornwallis surrendered to Patriot and French troops and is considered the last major battle of the American War for Independence.
  12. 20. This group was the first to recognize American independence and came to their aid - without their support the Patriots would have most likely lost the war.