Name that Person
George Washington crossed this river on Christmas day to attack Hessian troops.
What is the Delaware River?
These troops were local fighters who could assist in battle when needed even though they were not official soldiers.
What was militia?
This person was responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This governing group helped unite the 13 colonies.
What was the Continental Congress?
These two nations offered support to the colonies when they saw the U.S. had a chance of winning the war.
What are France and Spain?
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This was one of the food items Washington's troops ate when they were low on food supplies, which was made of just flour and water.
What are fire cakes?
A person who supported the cause of freedom was called this.
What is a patriot?
This key force allowed the Americans to keep Cornwallis trapped in 1781.This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the French Navy? (or Rochambeau and his troops)
This was the new battle strategy used to surprise attack the British troops.
What was guerilla warfare?
This man is remembered as a turncoat who spied for the British.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
After this key battle, other countries agreed to become allies to the colonists.
What was Saratoga?
A person who supported remaining part of Britain was called this.
What is a Loyalist?
This still mysterious event is named for the events that officially started the war.
What is The Shot Heard Round the World?
This group supported freedom for the colonists and sometimes used violence to make their position known.
What were the Sons of Liberty?
This person rode through the night to warn the colonists of the arrival of the British.
Who was Paul Revere?
These men fought in the war because they were paid to do it and not because they believed in the cause.
What are mercenaries?
What key figure spied on the British and provided information that allowed George Washington and his troops to trap them?
Who is James Armistead?
This was the name of the document the colonists sent to King George III as a last attempt for peace.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?