TEST DATE: Wednesday, January 20th
Terms to Know:
Continental Congress
Sons of Liberty
Delegate
Independence
Hessians
Revolution
Loyalist
Patriot
Declaration of Independence
Ally
Parliament
Red Coat
Militia
Important Battles
Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775
-These battles are important because they were the first
battles of the Revolutionary War in 1775. These battles
became famous because they were known as “The shot heard
‘round the world.”
Battle of Trenton
-This battle took place on December 25. George Washington
and his men crossed the Delaware River to make a surprise
attack on the British. The British soldiers that were
stationed in Trenton were the Hessians (German soldiers that
fought for the British). George Washington and his army
were successful. This was the FIRST major win for the
Patriots.
Battle of Yorktown 1781
-This battle is important because it is the last battle of the
American Revolution. The Patriots overwhelmed the British
troops, and the General of the British army surrendered. The
fighting was over.
IMPORTANT TOPICS
“No Taxation without Representation”
The colonists were very angry with King George and Parliament
for placing taxes on products. The colonists felt that they
should be able to have a voice in the laws and taxes placed
upon them in America.
New Jersey’s Role in the Revolution
New Jersey is often called the Crossroads to the Revolution.
It was important for many reasons:
L-LOCATION- it was the site of over 100 battles, and it was
a perfect spot for the Winter Encampments of 1770
L-LAND- NJ has great flat farm land that was useful for
encampments and crops.
B-Business- NJ had iron mills that were useful in the
production of bullets and canons for the soldiers
The War’s Impact on New Jersey
Due to the many battles that took place on NJ’s land, much of
the land was harmed or destroyed. Also, many farmers had to
give up parts of their land for winter encampments. People
had to welcome officers into their homes, and often had
soldiers harm their properties and steal their crops.
The People of Morristown
Be prepared to discuss the hardships and responsibilities
of one of the following: soldier, officer, civilian.