Complete American History Task 04

US I HOMEWORK 04

These questions are designed to prepare you for Exam #1, which will be based on the short answers and essays you submit for homework.You should submit complete, detailed answers so you can use the homework assignment to help you prepare for the exam.

I will correct and grade your homework and return it to you so you will know if you missed something before you take the exam.You will lose points for submitting incomplete homework.

Short Answers:Write a brief paragraph for each term that explains who, what, when, where, how, why, and the significance of each of the following terms.

2nd Continental CongressBattle of Bunker Hill

Olive Branch Petition

Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms

Common SenseDeclaration of Independence

Essays:Write an essay that answers each of the following questions.Write a separate essay for each topic.

1.Discuss the progress of the American Revolution from July of 1776 to the end.What happened in New York and New Jersey in 1776? How did the war progress in 1777?What was the battle of Saratoga and what was its significance? What was the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance? What happened at Valley Forge and why was it significant? How did the war progress in 1778? How did the war progress in the South? What happened at Yorktown?What was the Treaty of Paris of 1783 and what were the terms of the treaty?