Generals
Overall leader & Commander-in-Chief of the Continential Army
George Washington
The canons were fired.
Pistols
The pistols were often used by rifle men because of their disadvantage at close quarters. The rifles took longer to load so they used the pistol to shoot at close range.
First battle
Bunker Hill
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led at a number of important battles including the invasion of Canada and Saratoga. He is most known for his decisive victory at the Battle of Cowpens.
Daniel Morgan
Who made up the calvary?
Soldiers on horseback
A weapon used during the early stages of the American Revolution when muskets were in short supply.
Pikes
Saratoga battle
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political results
William Howe
The leader of the British forces from 1776 to 1777. He led several campaigns that led to the capture of New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
William Howe
Describe the British fighting methods in battle.
They would form rows or lines, facing each other.
Miscellaneous arms
War clubs- a type of wooden or stone club with a heavy round head.
Attack on Long island
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montesquieu
a naval commander who captured several British ships. He is sometimes called the "Father of the United States Navy."
John Paul Jones
Who advanced last and what did they do?
The soldiers attacking with bayonets and the calvary.
A metal blade that looks like a knife to be put on the end of a musket.
Bayonet-Dager
a battle that took place on the strategic point of Breed's Hill. British victory on account of the depletion of American supplies. yet gave them confidence- It pushed Americans towards a final decision for war.
Bunker Hill
the appearance of this was not immediate, just relative to colonies politically
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a controversial figure during the war. He led the Continental Army to a key victory at Saratoga, but also suffered a major defeat at Camden. He once tried to get Congress to make him commander over George Washington.
Horatio Gates
Who played an important role in the militia? (American side)
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A type of axe that is Native to North America, resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft.
Tomahawks
April 19, 1775 British soldiers and American militiamen exchange gunfire; known as "shot heard around the world" revolutionary war starts - had weapons there* Paul Revere warned the colonists the British were coming
Battle of Lexington and Concord
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