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SS.8.3.3- Recognize the contributions of the Founding Fathers during the American Revolutionary efforts.
SS.8.3.4- Examine the contributions of influential groups to both the American and British war effort during the American Revolution. SS.8.3.5- Describe the influence of individuals on social and political developments during the Revolutionary era. SS.8.3.6- Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the American Revolution. SS.8.3.8- Examine individuals and groups that affected political and social motivations during the American Revolution. SS.8.3.15- Examine this period from the perspective of historically under-represented groups. SS.8.3.16- Examine key events in FL history as each impacts this era in American history. |
American Revolution Text
Unit 6 Notes and Assignments
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dAY 1: tHE tWO aRMIES FACE OFF
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dAY 2: eARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE aMERICAN rEVOLUTION
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dAYS 3-5: wASHINGTON AT vALLEY FORGE
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dAY 6: tHE WAR CONTINUES
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Day 7: BAttle Grounds Shift- Fighting in the west, at sea, and in the south
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Day 9: Treaty of PAris |
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Chapter 6 Study Guide
Directions: To be best prepared for your test review your notes, handouts, and goal sheet from the unit. Answer the questions below using you work from this unit.
- When did the American Colonies declare independence?
- What were the strengths of the British at the beginning of the American Revolution?
- What were the strengths of the Patriots at the American Revolution?
- Why did the British decide to start fighting in the southern colonies?
- What two other European countries sided with the Patriots against the British in the American Revolution?
- Be able to define the following terms:
- Mercenary
- Bayonet
- Tory
- Privateer
- Recruit
- Blockade
- Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
- What was the last major battle of the American Revolution? Which British general surrendered at this battle?
- Where did the Patriot army suffer during the winter of 1777? What were the conditions like the colonists faced there?
- What ended the American Revolution?
- Describe the contents of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
- Who was the French general that helped train the Patriot army?
- Which battle gave the Patriots a major victory that convinced France to officially start sending help?
- Why did Congress have such a hard time financing the war?
- Which side benefitted most by fighting a longer war?
- Describe the guerrilla hit and run strategy used by the colonists?
- How did George Washington surprise the British at Trenton?