American Revolution Part II | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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This review is about the American Revolution

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When Washington took command of the Continental Army, what kind of shape was it in?

Lack of gunpowder.

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What is the first paragraph of the Declaration of Independence called

Preamble.

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When was the Declaration of Independence written and signed?

1776

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What was Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

His strategy was to tire out the British with a defensive war dragging it out.

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What effect did the American victory at Saratoga have on the Americans?

European countries helped Americans against the British

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What nation became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

France.

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Why did many of the British people not support the war?

Taxes to the people in Britain were growing.

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What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

Showed Americans that they could win.

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What was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne?

Did not know the territory.

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What group prevented a British victory in the South?

Militia men.

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In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

The land given to Britain from the French which was land east of the Mississippi.

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What was the Olive Branch Petition?

Last petition for peace written to the king.

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King George III hired 30,000 mercenaries called Hessians from where?

Germany.

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Who secretly aided the Americans at the start of the Revolutionary War?

The French

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What dates correspond with the American Revolution?

1775-1783

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What was important about the battle of Yorktown?

Last battle of the Revolution

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