Important Events pt. 1
On Christmas 1776, Washington led the Americans to a surprise attack on Trenton and Princeton
What is Crossing the Delaware ?
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Who are loyalists?
A war between the 13 colonies and Britain
What is the American Revolution?
American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American Independence was won
What are Patriots?
American leader of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
American Victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point because it caused the French to become allies of America
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
An alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy
What are allies?
The river crossed by Washington and his troops on Christmas 1776
What is the Delaware River?
A desire to win, knowing the land, and guerrilla warfare tactics are all examples of?
What are American strengths?
Sewed flags for Washington’s Army
Who is Betsy Ross?
Shortage of money and supplies, inexperienced soldiers, and having few ships are examples of?
What are American weaknesses?
Soldiers on horseback
What is a calvary?
Place where Washington’s army spent the winter of 1778-1779
What is Valley Forge?
Poor communication with leaders, unfamiliar territory are both examples of?
What are British weaknesses?
A officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army
Who is Benedict Arnold?
Last major battle of the Revolution
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
To approve
What is to ratify?
Disastrous series of skirmishes and battles in and around the islands of Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights, and Staten Island
What is the New York Campaign?
Money, experienced soldiers, and strongest army and navy are all examples of?
What are British strengths?
The British general who surrendered at Yorktown
Who is General Cornwallis?
1781 battle in South Carolina where Americans won an important victory over the British
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
The surrounding of a place in order to force to surrender
What is a siege?
The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the American colonies
What is the Treaty of Paris?
African American Patriot who spied for the Americans during the war
Who is James Armistead?
Known for carrying water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth and she later fired the cannon when her husband was wounded
Who is Molly Pitcher?