american
What day did the colonist declare themselves independent from Great Britain? (Month, Date, and Year)
July 4, 1776
What two countries join the war on the American Side?
France and Spain
Where did the Patriot's suffer a terrible winter?
Valley Forge
Event where delegates decided to try and find a peaceful solution with the British. (Be specific)
First Continental Congress
Main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the hit and run style of fighting?
Guerrilla Warfare
Who was the volunteer from France that became George Washington's trusted aide?
Marques de Lafayette
What was the plan for the continental navy during the American revolution?
Avoid fighting the British Navy and attack British supply ships instead.
What was the name given to the Germans that were paid by the British to fight on their side?
Hessians
This person was named leader of the continental army.
George Washington
What were 3 advantages that the Patriot's had going in the war?
Any of these 3:
George Washington
Fighting on their land
Fighting for a greater cause
Help from foreign countries
What issue did the Continental Congress run into after declaring independence in 1776?
They did not have power to raise money through taxes
What was the name of the Patriots naval hero?
John Paul Jones
Who was in charge of leading the western campaign for the Patriots?
George Rogers Clark
First battles of the Revolution before the war begins.
Lexington and Concord
Which Patriot's famous words were "I only regret that I only have but one life to lose for my country"?
Nathan Hale
Who was the Commander for the British Army?
General Charles Cornwallis
Who was the man that helped George Washington shape the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Fredrich Von Steuben
These men were ready to fight at a moments notice.
Minute Men
Thomas Paine is the author of this famous pamphlet that argued citizens, not kings and queens should make laws.
Common Sense
Which battle was known as the major turning point in the war?
Battle of Saratoga
A merchant ship that is privately owned and armed with weapons is called a
Privateer
Protest that resulted in 5 Patriots dead in the street.
Boston Massacre
Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British Army?
British offered them freedom if they won
What Patriot organization was responsible for throwing tea in the Boston harbor?
The Sons of Liberty