The American Revolution (College Board AP® US History): Flashcards
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Define Loyalists.
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Define Loyalists.
Loyalists were American colonists who opposed independence; many joined the British Army.
What share of the colonial population were Loyalists?
Loyalists made up between one-fifth and one-third of the colonial population.
What military advantages did Great Britain have over the Patriots?
Britain had a professional, well-trained, well-equipped, paid army and a strong navy that could attack anywhere along the coast.
The British government hired German to help defeat the colonists.
The British government hired German mercenaries to help defeat the colonists.
True or False?
The Continental Congress could levy taxes to pay for the war.
False.
The Continental Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce, while Britain's tax system funded its war.
Which 1783 treaty officially recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially recognized American independence.
How did George Washington's leadership help the Patriots?
Washington kept troops together, tried to keep morale high, and brought in foreign experts to train Continental soldiers.
What advantage did Continental soldiers and local militia have over the British?
Continental soldiers and militia knew the terrain of the colonies.
Patriots used sneak attacks in the North and warfare in the South.
Patriots used sneak attacks in the North and guerrilla warfare in the South.
True or False?
Most Continental soldiers fought mainly for pay.
False.
Most Continental soldiers fought because they believed in freedom and self-rule, which lifted morale.
Which Patriot victory convinced France to assist the colonies?
The Patriot victory at Saratoga in October 1777 convinced France to assist the colonies.
What did France send to help the Patriots?
France sent money, troops, and supplies to the Patriots.
How did Spain help the Patriot cause?
Spain declared war on Great Britain in 1779, distracting the British from the American colonies.
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