Social Studies Study Guide Chapter 9 – 5th Grade – Flashcards
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Name three decisions made by the 2nd Continental Congress.
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1. Form an army 2. Electing an army commander 3. Declaring Independence
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What resulted from Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
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The Declaration of Independence was drafted
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Why was Thomas Paine's Common Sense convincing to so many people?
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It was easy to understand
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Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?
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Britain viewed those who signed as traitors
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What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
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The King of Britain abused his power
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What was the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?
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People are born with rights that cannot be taken away
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How did Washington force the British out of Boston?
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Washington put cannons on hills above the city
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How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans?
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It gave them renewed hope
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How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?
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France became an ally and joined the war
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What was Prince Hall known for?
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During the war he led the struggle to end slavery
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What role did African American Patriots play in the war?
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They fought in almost every battle
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What are some ways women contributed during the American Revolution?
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They repaired socks, delivered water, and wrote poetry
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How did Von Steuben help the Continental Army?
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He trained the soldiers
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Which two European groups fought against the British with the Americans?
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The French and the Spanish
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How would you describe George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones?
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They were determined to win
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What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
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The arrival of the French Navy
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What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?
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The end of the American Revolution
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What was the Olive Branch Petition and how did King George respond to it?
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It was a letter sent by the Second Continental Congress to King Georg III of Britain to tell the King that the American colonists were still loyal to Britain and that war could be avoided if the British government would give the colonists greater freedom to govern themselves. King George III refused to read it
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Who agreed to command the Continental Army?
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George Washington
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Who was Benedict Arnold? Tell what made him famous?
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He was a key American leader at Saratoga who joined the British army in exchange for money. To this day he is one of the most famous traitors in American history.
