Weaponry
What two types of cannons were used in the American Revolution?
Field and siege cannons
Why did the American Revolution start?
Colonial opposition to British attempts to exert greater control and impose taxes.
Led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution
George
What caused the Revolution, and how did it affect people?
Colonial opposition to British attempts to exert greater control and impose taxes. Growth and diffusion of the population.
George Washington wrote the first draft of the declaration of Independence
False
What type of sword was Washington’s battle sword?
It was a hanger-type sword with a green, ivory-dyed grip and a silver strip for decoration.
Who lead the revolution?
Washington
Founding Father of the United States, who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Alexander
When did the American Revolution begin? And when did it end?
Begun April 19 1775 Ended Sep 3, 1783.
During the peace talks that ended the American Revolution, Great Britain took action that it hoped would weaken the relationship between the U.S. and its allies
True
What type of gun was the Brown Bess?
The brown bess was a type of flintlock musket. It was the most used of all Flintlocks during the revolution.
How did it end?
The surrender of British General Cornwallis.
Gained French support for American independence.
Benjamin
What are patriots?
Supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies
The term "Hessian" was an insult that British military officers used to mock members of the Colonial militia units
False
What was the main weapon used in the American Revolution?
The flintlock musket was the most used weapon during the American Revolution. It was the most advanced technology of the time.
Why did you take this class?
Anything
A signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and a governor of Massachusetts.
John Hancock
What are loyalists?
People who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution
The privateers that were commissioned during the Revolution were quite successful at achieving the goals that the government who commissioned them hoped they would achieve
False
I was a badge of an officer’s rank and I was a parade weapon, what am I?
Spontoon
Whats your favorite thing about the American revolution.
anything
Served as a general in the British Army during the American War for Independence.
Charles Cornwallis
Where were the battles fought?
New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina
As a result of the American Revolution, some slaves were emancipated, and slavery was abolished in some parts of the United States
True