Study

Ch. 8: A New Country is Born

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?
    Thomas Jefferson
  • What did the 13 colonies become?
    13 states
  • What country helped America win the war against Great Britain?
    France
  • Who fought in every important battle?
    African Americans
  • What did Molly Pitcher do?
    Molly Pitcher switched with her husband to fight
  • Who was the leader of the American Army during the war?
    General George Washington
  • Who won the war?
    The American colonies
  • Who were Loyalists?
    Americans who did not want the 13 colonies to become independent.
  • When did the American Revolution end?
    1781
  • What is a general?
    An important army leader
  • What are some things the American army needed during the war?
    American soldiers needed money, guns, clothes and food
  • What is the Declaration of Independence?
    An important paper that said the American colonies were a free nation.
  • What does it mean to be equal?
    People who are equal have the same importance.
  • How did women help during the war?
    Women helped by making uniforms, growing food and helping injured soldiers
  • How long did the American Revolution last?
    six years
  • Why were Americans fighting the British?
    They wanted more freedom
  • What does it mean to be independent?
    Independent means free. An independent country rules itself.
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.