Vocab
What is profiteering?
Charging high prices for goods they hoarded
What battle was fought after George Washington crossed the Delaware River? This battle took place in June when General Thomas Gage decided to take control of the hills around Boston. Patriots were told not to fire "until you see the whites of their eyes".
Battle of Trenton, NJ
Why did King George III and British Parliament start taxing the colonists?
To pay back the debt from the French and Indian War
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A document stating that the colonies were independent from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote it.
Who was Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley?
She carried water to thirsty soldiers
What does it mean to boycott?
To refuse to buy goods or services from a person, group, or country
Which battle was considered a turning point in the war? British General John Burgoyne led soldiers from Canada to New York. September 19, the British won the battle at Freeman farm, but lost more soldiers than the Patriots. Finally at Bemis Heights, Burgoyne surrounded.
Battle of Saratoga
Describe what happened at the Boston Tea Party
Sons of liberty dressed up as Mohawk Indians and threw tea into the Boston Harbor.
Who are Patriots?
People who love their country
Who was Phyllis Wheatley?
She was an African American Poet
What does repeal mean?
To end a law or tax
Which battle was in the winter of 1777 and 1778, where Washington's troops faced bitter cold, hunger and disease? At least 2,500 soldiers died from illnesses. Baron von Steuben arrived from Prussia and taught the patriots how to fight.
Who was Deborah Sampson?
She disguised herself as a man to fight in the war
What was the continental army?
The name given to the colonial forces or the Patriots
Which countries helped the continental army?
France and Spain
What is a militia?
Volunteer soldiers who fight only in an emergency
Which battle marked the start of the Revolutionary War? British general Thomas Gage sent soldiers to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who was Sybil Luddington?
She was called the "Female Paul Revere"
What are loyalists?
Colonists who support Great Britain
What kind of difficulties did the Patriot soldiers face during the war?
Lack of uniforms, especially shoes, not much food, bitter cold, low on supplies, diseases spread quickly
What are delegates?
People who are chosen to represent other people in a government
What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary war? Patriots defeated the British and captured badly needed supplies.
Battle of Yorktown
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
Colonists and British soldiers got into an argument after throwing snowballs at the British soldiers. Shots were fired. 5 colonists were killed.
What are mercenaries?
Professional soldiers
What form of fighting did the Continental army use to defeat the British?
Patriots ambush British from hidden positions