American Revolution

Review

What is the difference between a Patriot and a Loyalist?

A Patriot was a colonist who wanted freedom from

British rule. A Loyalist was a colonist who wanted to

remain under British rule.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas JeffersonInteresting facts

•1743-1826• Wrote the Declaration of Independence• Served as first secretary of state• Third President of the United States

Who was Sybil Ludington and what did she do to help the colonist?

Sybil warned colonists that British troops were approaching.

Interesting facts.

She was only 16 when she warned the troops. When news of her bravery spread, George Washington came to her house to thank her for taking responsibility for America’s freedom.

How did colonists’ feel about British taxes?

The believed that only their elected government had the right to tax.

Who led the Continental Army?

George Washington

Interesting Facts

• Commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution

• Fought several battles against the British in New York

• Served as the first President of the United States

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important for the Americans?

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. Americans stopped the British from

taking over New York. French Leaders saw that the Americans could win the

war against Britain. France began sending soldiers and money to help the

Americans.

Who was James Forten?

James Forten was an African American Patriot who fought

against British in the American Revolution

Interesting facts

• Served in the American navy during the Revolution

• Owned his own sail-making company

How did Catherine Schuyler help the Patriots during the American

Revolution?

Catherine set her wheat field on fire so that the enemy would not be able to use any food from her

family's farm

What was the Declaration of Independence?

A document, written by Thomas Jefferson, explaining why the colonies should be

free from British rule.

How did New York’s geography

influence the American

Revolution?

New York was located near the middle (central) of the 13 states. New York was also important because of its rivers and

lakes. This made it valuable to the British.

During the French and Indian War, what was New York’s role?

Many of the battles were

fought in New York.

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