Generals
Who was the main general of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What were the first battles of the American revolution?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which army won the American Revolution?
Continental Army
What was the main firearm used by both the Continental Army and the British Army?
Muskets
What battle tactics did the Continental Army use.
Guerilla warfare tactics
Who was the main general of the British Army?
General William Howe
What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
Which army lost the American Revolution?
British Army
What weapon was commonly attached to the end of the soldiers' muskets?
Bayonets
What battle tactics did the British Army use?
Strict single file rowed warfare
Who was the British general in the Battle of Yorktown?
General Charles Cornwallis
What was the largest battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Long Island
Who won the Battle of Valley Forge?
Continental Army
What was the main artillery weapon used by both sides?
Cannons
What did the Americans use as cover during fights?
Rocks, trees, foliage, etc....
Who was the main Continental Army general in the battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
Benedict Arnold
What battle in the American Revolution boosted troop morale and was a turning point in the war?
Battle of Trenton
What were most of the results for the Continental Army during the first half of the American Revolution?
Severe losses
What weapon did most officers carry?
Short sabers
What group sizes did American militia operate in, and what was their intent?
Small groups to ambush
Who was the main British general in the Battle of Quebec?
Guy Carleton
What battle liberated South Carolina from British control in the American Revolution?
Battle of Cowpens
What was the outcome of the Siege of Boston?
American Victory
Besides bayonets and swords what other weapon was used for hand-to-hand combat?
Axes
Who did the British Army hire to help fight against the Continental Army?
Hessian mercenaries