Chapter 6 Study Guide-Key
Know the following terms and people:
Bernardo de Galvez- The Louisiana governor secretly helped the American cause.
Francis Marion- led guerrilla attacks against the British in the South
Privateers- a civilian ship that has its government’s permission to raid enemy ships
Alliance- a formal agreement between two powers to work together towards a common goal
Cavalry- units of troops on horseback
Traitor- person who betrays his or her country or cause and helps the other side
Guerrilla- fighter who works as part of a small band to make hit and run attacks
Continental- paper money printed during the American Revolution
Who wrote the Crisis and Common Sense? What were each meant to accomplish?
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called The Crisis that helped raise morale when American spirits were
low. Common Sense was written to convince people to declare theri independence from Great Britain
by ridiculing the idea of Kings.
What battle was considered the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
Where did Washington’s troops spend the long hard winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge, PA
How did the Americans attempt to deal with the Native Americans in the west?
Americans offered payments to Native American groups who remained neutral.
Describe the role privateers played during the Revolutionary War.
During the war, some 800 privateers helped the American navy to harass British shipping.
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The words “all men are created equal” originally benefited primarily whom?
white, male property owners
What was Nathan Hale doing when he was captured by the British?
collecting information about British battle plans
Who was defeated by Washington’s forces in Trenton?
Hessians-German mercenaries who were fighting for the British
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important? (Be specific!)
It lifted Patriot spirits and showed Europe that the Americans could win.
How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?
She joined the army disguised as a man.
Who is famous for vowing, “I have not yet begun to fight.”
John Paul Jones
Whose name has come to mean “traitor?”
Benedict Arnold
Skilled leadership, Geography (knowledge of the land), and help from France and Spain were all what?
Factors in The United States winning the American Revolution
What was the main purpose of the Declaration?
to declare the separation of the United States from Britain
Which battle in the Middle States was a major turning point in the Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States?
France
The Virginia resolution, proclaiming that the colonies were “free and independent states,” was
introduced to Congress by whom?
Richard Henry Lee
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups took which side?
British
What marked the official end of the American Revolution?
Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
What did Friedrich von Steuben, Thaddeus Kosciusko, and Marquis de Lafayette have in common?
They all came from Europe to help the Americans’ cause.
What made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
the aid of the French fleet
Added items for the test!
How long did the American Revolution last?
almost eight years
How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause?
It left fewer British troops to fight in North America
The American Revolutions inspired revolutionary movement in what other parts of the world?
France and Latin America.
Essay Topics for Test
Pick 1 topic to write about tomorrow
1. Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Yorktown
2. The 4 main parts of the Declaration of Independence