Battles
Key Leaders
Advantages
Minorities
Random Stuff
100
The British won this first major battle and let Washington go, as they thought he would run away and surrender
What is the Battle of Long Island
100
Said " we have a long and bloody war to go through," had a wife named Abigal and also helped with the First Continental Congress.
Who is John Adams?
100
We had the strongest navy in the world
who is the British?
100
This African American fought for his country at Bunker Hill and Concord and won his freedom.
Who is Peter Salem?
100
Vocab word for hired soldier
What is mercenary?
200
This was the final victory in the Revolution, and happened on the shores of Virginia
What is the Battle of Yorktown
200
Leader of the Continental Army and the Patriots, wanted soldiers to sign up for more than a year to fight.
Who is George Washington?
200
We lacked experience going into the war
Who are the Patriots (or continental army.)
200
This foreigner persuaded Spain, Cuba and Mexico to send money to the US.
Who is Juan de Miralles?
200
Another word for Loyalist?
What is a Tory?
300
Washington surprised the British on Christmas day, during this battle
What is the Battle of Trenton?
300
This man gained friendship with France and convinced this country to support the US and help against the British.
Who is Ben Franklin?
300
We had the money and weapons to fight.
Who were the British?
300
This gentleman was an officer in the Prussian army, and helped the troops at Valley Forge.
Who is Friedrich Von Steuben?
300
The boats are privately owned and outfitted with weapons.
What is a privateer?
400
This battle took place in Boston, and also nearby Breed's Hill, was a British Victory.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
400
This man helped the troops take over the west and braved the harsh winter to surprise the British near the Ohio river.
Who is George Rogers Clark?
400
We had strong, trained, paid soldiers.
Who were the British?
400
This woman is known for helping in the war and bringing water to the soldiers.
Who was Molly Pitcher?
400
What was the nickname for this quick and sly leader, named Frances Marion?
What is "The Swamp Fox?"
500
This battle changed the course of the war, with British defeat and with the Green Mountain boys help.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
500
This British leader was surrounded in Virginia and had no choice but to surrender by the water.
Who is General Charles Cornwallis?
500
We had the advantage of fighting on our own turf.
Who were the Patriots?
500
This woman disguised herself as a man, so she could fight in the revolution.
Who is Deborah Sampson?
500
The name of the British boat that John Paul Jones fought against and said "I have not yet begun to fight!"
What is The Serapis?
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