Social Studies Study Guide The War for Independence, American

Revolution Chapter 8
1.

Be able to define the following vocabulary terms:

a. independence
b. declaration c. rights d. treason e. Loyalist f.

Patriot -

g. neutral h. inflation i.

retreat -

j.

mercenary -

k. victory 2. Know the importance of these people:

a. Patrick Henry
b. George Washington c. Benedict Arnold
d. Thomas Jefferson
e. John Adams
f.

3.

Baron Friedrich von Steuben -

Be able to describe the roles of women played in the war. Provide names and examples
(at least 2).

4. Know what country helped the British fight the war. Know what country helped the
colonies fight the war.

5.

What did the Second Continental Congress do after the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

6. Describe why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war?

7. Why did enslaved African Americans join the war for both the British and Colonists?

8. Be able to explain what happened at Valley Forge.

9. How did geography (land) help the Patriots?

10.Describe what happened at the Battle of Yorktown. Why was the result?

11.Be able to describe and know the importance of Thomas Paines pamphlet called
Common Sense.

12.Describe the Declaration of Independence. (What was it? Who wrote it?)

13.Bonus: Describe the 5 parts of the Declaration of Independence. (hint: see page 265 in
SS Book)