Women of the Revolution
She helped on the battlefield by carrying water and even taking over a cannon when her husband was hurt.
Who was Mary Ludwig Hayes?
This American general turned traitor by secretly helping the British.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
This regiment of mostly Black soldiers bravely fought for the Americans.
What was the 1st Rhode Island Regiment?
The British hoped for more Loyalist support by shifting the war to this region.
What are the Southern Colonies?
This treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized U.S. independence.
What was the Treaty of Paris / Peace of Paris?
This writer inspired colonists through poetry during the Revolution.
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
Gathering secret information during the war was often as important as this type of fighting.
What is battle?
He was known for his courage in battle defending against the British in battles at Bunker Hill and Saratoga.
Who was Peter Salem?
This American leader used strategies to tire the British by making them chase his army across long distances.
Who was Nathaniel Greene?
After the war, this group lost homes, land, or moved to Canada, the Caribbean, or Britain.
Who were Loyalists?
She used writing to spread ideas about independence and politics.
Who was Mercy Otis Warren?
This young spy said he only regretted having one life to give for his country.
Who was Nathan Hale?
This young supporter of the Patriot cause later worked to end slavery.
Who was James Forten?
At this battle, the British technically won but suffered heavy losses, weakening their army.
What was the Battle of Guilford Court House?
Many enslaved people remained in bondage after the war because of the Southern lawmakers’ concern for this.
What is their economy / plantations?
This woman described daily life during the war through letters.
Who was Hannah Winthrop?
People who stayed loyal to Britain often did so for religion or because their __________ depended on trade.
What is business?
Some Native Americans, like this leader of Mohawk warriors, sided with Britain.
Who was Joseph Brant (Chief Brant)?
Local militias in the South had an advantage because they were familiar with this.
What is the land / geography?
Native Americans who sided with the British often had to make peace with this new government.
What was the United States?
The bravery, intelligence, and contributions of women showed that they could influence the war without being this.
What is a soldier?
This double agent gave key information to Lafayette while misleading the British.
Who was James Armistead Lafayette?
The __________ became divided during the war; this shows the effect of war on communities.
What is the Iroquois Confederacy?
The final major battle of the war, where the British surrendered, took place here.
What was Yorktown, Virginia?
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, the U.S. gained land up to this river.
What is the Mississippi River?