Vocab 1
Colonists who chose to fight
for independence from Great
Britain.
Who are Patriots?
Treaty signed where Great Britain recognized the independence of the U.S.
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
British
This battle was considered the turning point in the war
What is Saratoga?
The Continental Army ran out of ammunition
What is Bunker Hill?
These people were called this because of the jacket color.
Who are Redcoats?
These are Foreign soldiers who fought for pay, not loyalty.
What are mercenaries?
Saratoga
Patriots
Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas night during this battle.
What is Trenton?
Henry Knox brought cannons from Fort Ticonderoga at this battle.
What is Dorchester Heights?
This was the first gathering of colonial leaders who were troubled by the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies.
What is the First Continental Congress?
These were Colonists who chose to side with the British.
What are loyalists?
Trenton
Patriots
Washington was able to kick the British out of Boston without firing a shot.
What is Dorchester Heights?
The French and the Americans lay siege to this town
What is Yorktown?
This document that formally announced the colonies break from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
These were Colonists who were ready to fight in a moment’s notice.
What are minutemen?
Yorktown
Patriots
General Cornwallis surrenders to the French and Americans
What is Yorktown?
Washington defeats the Hessians
What is Trenton?
This was the author of Common Sense that argued that citizens should make the laws.
Who is Thomas Paine?
He was chosen as commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Dorchester Heights
Patriot
This battle was really fought on Breed’s Hill
What is Bunker Hill?
The French joined the war after this battle
What is Saratoga?