Vocab
a person who supports Great Britain but lives in the colonies
Loyalist
The Declaration of Independence
This person was the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
This battle was considered a major turning point during the war
the Battle of Saratoga
a person who supports the fight for independence against Great Britain
Patriot
this document officially announced America's break from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
this army was created to fight for independence from Great Britain
The Continental Army
This was the final major battle of the American Revolution
this person wrote most of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
this document gave American independence from Britain and acknowledged that the colonies were no longer a part of the King's rule
The Treaty of Paris
Which of the following was a strengths the British did not have at the start of the war
a. experienced
b. well-supplied
c. knew the land well
d. well fed
c. knew the land well
Name 3 of the problems soldiers faced during their winter at Valley Forge that caused many casualties
cold weather, disease, lack of supplies
This document, written by Thomas Paine, persuaded many colonists that independence from Britain was necessary
Common Sense
Which of these does NOT describe the Continental army
a. fought for a cause they believed in
b. got to fight at home
c. untrained and poorly equipped
d. wore bright red uniforms
d. wore bright red uniforms