Battles
Which battle was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
Lexington
This battle boosted their morale and convinced France to become their first ally and recognize America's independence.
Battle of Saratoga
Who supported the rights of the colonists to control themselves?
Patriots
Who were the main players in the ARW?
America & Britain
Which continental congress served as a provisional government for the American Colonies during the ARW?
2nd
This battle was also considered part of the first battle of the war.
Concord
This was the encampment of colonists during winter; they persevered and returned in the spring stronger and more confident
Valley Forge
Loyalists
Who were German Soldiers that fought for the British along with the Loyalists for Great Britain?
Hessians
Which continental congress coordinated a unified colonial response to the British government's "intolerable acts"
1st
This battle was where colonists were sent to protect a hill, but failed, and protected another hill instead.
Bunker Hill
This led to the start of peace negotiations resulting in the Treaty of Paris; recognizing American Independence
Siege of Yorktown
Who was originally on the American colonists side and then switched alliances to the British. He is known as a traitor.
Benedict Arnold
Who sided with the colonists and helped them throughout the war?
Which side had the most amount of losses from the war?
British
This battle was the turning point in the war; seized control of a major port city; colonists gained this victory.
Battle of New York
What officially ended the major combat in the war?
Treaty of Paris
Who was the Commander in Chief of the colonial forces?
George Washington
Who warned the colonial militia about the approaching British troops before the Battles of Lexington & Concord?
Paul Revere
What is one reason the British decided to negotiate with the Americans?
Threat of French involvement
George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River to catch his enemies unaware; resulted in victory for the colonists.
Battle of Trenton
After which battle was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who were the colonists that were determined to stay out of the conflict for personal, business, or religious reasons?
Neutralists
Who won the ARW?
Colonists
Another reason the British decided to negotiate with the Americans?
mounting war costs pushed them to seek a peace agreement