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The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) : Event What Happened?

The document summarizes key events and terms related to the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. It provides a table to fill in detailing major battles and documents such as the Second Continental Congress, Battle of Bunker Hill, Common Sense pamphlet, Declaration of Independence, Battles of Saratoga and Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris. It also defines terms like natural rights, ally, neutral, ratify, traitor, and mercenary. Finally, it asks for reasons why the Americans were able to defeat the British, including the colonists' knowledge of local terrain and the entry of France into the war as an American ally.

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The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) : Event What Happened?

The document summarizes key events and terms related to the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. It provides a table to fill in detailing major battles and documents such as the Second Continental Congress, Battle of Bunker Hill, Common Sense pamphlet, Declaration of Independence, Battles of Saratoga and Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris. It also defines terms like natural rights, ally, neutral, ratify, traitor, and mercenary. Finally, it asks for reasons why the Americans were able to defeat the British, including the colonists' knowledge of local terrain and the entry of France into the war as an American ally.

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Name: _________________________________ Date: _________________ Period: _____

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)


INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the table.

EVENT WHAT HAPPENED?

Second Continental
Congress
1775

Battle of Bunker Hill


1775

Common Sense
January 10, 1776

Declaration of
Independence
1776

Battle of Saratoga
1777

Battle of Yorktown
1781

Treaty of Paris
April 15, 1783
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Colonial and British forces?
Colonial Forces British Forces
Strengths Strengths

Weaknesses Weaknesses

Who were the opposing sides in America?


Patriots Loyalists

Define the following terms.


Natural rights ______________________________________________________________________________
Ally ______________________________________________________________________________________
Neutral ___________________________________________________________________________________
Ratify _____________________________________________________________________________________
Traitor ____________________________________________________________________________________
Mercenary _________________________________________________________________________________
Blockade __________________________________________________________________________________

Describe three reasons why the Americans were able to defeat the British and win the American Revolution.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________
Date: _____________ Period: _____

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)


(Review)

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the table.

WHAT WHAT
EVENT HAPPENED? EVENT HAPPENED?

Battle of Lexington and First military engagements Declaration of It was presented in


in the war. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Concord Independence Thomas Jefferson is the
1775 July 2, 1776. author, but 5 people helped.

Second Continental Delegates from the 13 Battle of Saratoga


colonies adopted the The American victory
Congress Declaration of 1777 convinced the French
1775 Independence government to formally
recognize the colonist’s
cause and enter the war as
their ally.

Battle of Bunker Hill The British defeated the Battle of Yorktown It was a decisive victory by
Americans. Despite their the American Continental
1775 loss, American forces 1781 Army led by George
inflicted significant Washington. French armies
casualties against the helped in this battle.
enemy, which provided Effectively ended the War
them with a confidence for the Independence.
boost.

Common Sense Pamphlet written by Treaty of Paris It formally recognized the


January 10, 1776 Thomas Paine advocating United States as a free and
independence from Britain independent nation.
to the people in the
Colonies.

Patriots
People from the Colonies who rebelled against Britain during the American Revolution. Indians who traded with the
colonists. African-Americas who thought there would be more equality of America won. Thomas Jefferson, Thomas
Paine, George Washington, John Adams

Loyalists
People from the Colonies who didn’t want to break away from Britain. They were afraid to go into war with Britain. They
knew that English trade was important to the economy. Many lost their homes after the war.

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