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Lesson 6: The American Revolution
Directions: Complete the following using textbook, internet, and theme park
presentations.
Section 1
****The 3 decisions below were made at the ______________________________________.
--appoint George Washington as leader of Continental Army
--send Olive Branch Petition to King George III requesting peace and notice of grievances
--raise money for uniforms, weapons, etc….
1. Ethan Allen’s ________________________ led an attack on Fort Ticonderoga which later gave
them valuable ammunition used in the defense of Boston.
2. Complete the headings for the T-Chart below.
Advantages of ______________ Army at beginning of war
1. Washington: good leader
2. Knew the geography/land
3. Believed in their cause
Advantages of _______________Army at beginning of war
1. More troops/well trained
2. Best navy in Europe
3. Loyalists support
3. ______________________________ were those who favored maintaining ties with Great Britain.
The Loyalists’ support was stronger in Georgia and the Carolinas because those colonies were
concerned about economy.
4. The Battle of ___________________________________ was considered a moral victory for the
Patriots even though they didn’t win. The battle proved that the untrained militia could stand up to
the British army. “Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.” was said
by_________________________. He was trying to save ammunition.
5. King George III decided to __________________________ the ports.
6. ______________________ were troops for hire; they traveled thousands of miles across Atlantic to
fight on the side of the British; Many were from Germany.
Section 2
7 “Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians
that ever lived.”
“These are the times that try men’s souls.”
Who is the author of these quotes? __________________________________ He urged the colonists to
break free from Britain in his Common Sense pamphlet. Washington read many of his words during
bleak times.
8. “All men are created equal....(and) they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
rights.........among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these, governments
are instituted among men, deriving their just power from the consents of the governed;
These words were written into the Declaration of Independence by ______________________________
based on John Locke’s contract theory of government.
9. Below are the parts of the ___________________________________; written in 1776
--Preamble
--1 Natural Rights
--2 British wrongs/grievances
--3 Final section: Resolution of Freedom – free and independent states
10. “I guess King George will be able to read that!”
_____________________ was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence since he was
President of the Continental Congress. He has the most famous signature in American history.
11. Many historians believe that the chime that changed the world occurred on July 8, 1776, when the
___________________________ rang out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning citizens to
hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Section 3
12. During the Battle of ____________________________, Washington’s troops fought bravely, but
were not able to hold on to New York. 1,500 men were injured or killed.
13. On Christmas night of 1776, Patriots scored a victory at the Battle of _________________________.
The victory came within an hour establishing this battle as one of the greatest military plans in history.
14. The Battle of ___________________________ was a turning point in the War. The Americans
defeated the German Hessians (soldiers) and gained the respect of other countries. After this battle, the
French became allies with Americans.
15. _____________________________ was the British general who was blamed for British losses at the
Battle of Saratoga. His surrender was partly due to the lack of communication among the British
generals.
16. _______________________________ negotiated the Treaty of Alliance with France.
17. “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
____________________________He was an American spy who was caught and executed.
18. What were some ways that American allies helped them during the Revolutionary War?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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19. _____________________________, Pennsylvania is where Washington spent a very difficult winter.
2, 500 American soldiers died. He described the winter as having to suffer through disease, lice, lack of
food, and frostbite.
Section 4
20. __________________________ was a seamstress during the Revolutionary Era. Some historians
believe she was asked by Washington to make the first American flag, but many historians believe no
evidence supports that. Below is the design of the first American flag.
21. Women helped out during the war in many ways. Some made uniforms and weapons. Some served
meals to soldiers. Some were nurses that cared for the wounded.
________________________ was born with the name Mary Ludwig. She earned her Revolutionary
name by carrying pitchers of water to soldiers during high temperatures. When her husband became
wounded during battle, she took his place at the cannon.
22. _______________________________ was a slave that served as an American spy. After his
services during the war he was granted freedom by the Virginia Legislature.
23. “I have not yet begun to fight.” _______________________________________
Bravery led to the defeat of a British warship later earning him the title Father of the Navy.
24. ___________________________ disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the war because
women were not allowed in combat. She was brave and volunteered for dangerous missions. After
getting wounded, the army gave her a honorable discharge for her courage.
Section 5
25. In 1778, the South became the main battleground. ___________________________ became the new
British commander in chief. He plotted to gain Loyalists support in the South to ensure a British victory
in the war. (His plan almost worked!)
26. The Battle of __________________________ was a victory for the Americans convincing many
doubtful Americans that the war could be won. The battle strategy used by General Daniel Morgan is
referred to by historians as “an ingenious strategy that worked to perfection.”
27. _______________________ - hit and run tactics. Francis Marion (Swamp Fox) was successful at
leading a series of nighttime hit and run tactics against the British and their Loyalists.
28. ______________________ is known as the most famous traitor in the United States. He plotted
with the British for 16 months. He was one of Washington’s most trusted generals.
29. The Battle of _____________________________ was the last major battle of the American
Revolution.
30. General _____________________________ was the British General forced to surrender at
Yorktown, Virginia because he disregarded an order and retreated to the Yorktown Peninsula.
31. What battle strategy was used to win the last major battle? ______________________________
32. The ____________________________ was signed ending the Revolutionary War in 1783.
As a result of the American victory:
--Britain acknowledged independence of the colonies.
--Florida was returned to Spain.
--Great Britain agreed to remove troops from American soil.
33. After the Revolutionary War, George Washington bid farewell to his fellow officers and retreated to
his home at _____________________, Virginia.
34. List 3 MAJOR reasons the Americans were able to win the Revolutionary War.
1.______________________________________
2.______________________________________
3.______________________________________