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Chapter 6 The American Revolution

Grade 7 Social Studies

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Thomas Jeffersoncomposed the Declaration of Independence
Nathan Halecaptured and executed by the British for collecting information about British battle plans
The Crisiswritten by Thomas Paine to raise the morale (spirit) of Patriot soldiers
HessiansGerman mercenaries fighting for the British that were defeated by Washington's forces in Trenton
Battle of Saratogaa battle in the middle states that was a major turning point in the Revolution; also lifted Patriots' spirits and showed Europe that Americans could win
Havana's Ladiesa group of wealthy Spanish women from Cuba that donated millions to the Continental Army
Who is famous for saying "I have not yet begun to fight!"?John Paul Jones
Francis MarionAmerican leader also known as "Swamp Fox" that used guerilla tactics against the British
Benedict Arnoldthe most infamous traitor in American history, switched to the British side and let other Loyalists in successful attacks
What happened to Loyalists' property after the Revolution?mostly was not returned to them
Native Americansgroup that mostly sided with the British during the Revolution
the northern boundary of the U.S. after the RevolutionCanada
the southern boundary of the U.S. after the RevolutionFlorida
the eastern boundary of the U.S. after the RevolutionAtlantic Ocean
the western boundary of the U.S. after the RevolutionMississippi River
Floridaland returned to Spain in 1783 after the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Parismarked the official end of the American Revolution
France and Latin Americawere inspired by the independence movements of the American Revolution
John Paul Jonesnaval commander of the Serapis who won a key battle against British ship Bonhomme Richard
Made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktownthe French fleet
Charles CornwallisBritish commander who surrendered at Yorktown
Thomas Paineauthor of Common Sense and The Crisis
Continentalspaper money printed by the Continental Congress
Bernardo de Galvezgovernor of Louisiana who played a major role in Spanish attacks against the British
Marquis de LafayetteFrench noble and high ranking officer in Washington's army
Friedrich von SteubenGerman baron who helped train Washington's army to march, aim, and attack with bayonets

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