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This man was a naval captain who gained fame by defeating the British ship Serapis off the coast of Britain
John Paul Jones
What battle was won on Christmas Day in 1776 when Washington led 2400 men across the Delaware River at night?
The Battle of Trenton
This man from Virginia was the original general put in charge of the Continental Army at the start of the war
George Washington
What was the name given to colonists that supported the British
Loyalists
Who did most Native Americans ally themselves with throughout the American Revolution?
The British
This individual was the most famous traitor in US history
Benedict Arnold
The victory here secured our independence from the British.
The Battle of Yorktown
This American ship Captain refused to surrender, announcing, "I have not yet begun to fight", and eventually forced the surrender of the British ship Serapis off the British coast.
John Paul Jones
2 PART ANSWER: What was a hired soldier known as and where did they come from?
mercenary; Germany (Hessian)
What 2 European countries gave the most support to the Americans after the Patriot showed they could defeat a British army in the field
France and Spain
She gained fame by manning her husband's cannon after he collapsed during the Battle of Monmouth. She also gained a nickname for getting water for the men.
Molly Pitcher
George Rogers Clark and his militia of 175 men won a battle at this town and secured the western territories from further Native American attacks supported by the British
Vincennes
What was the name of the British officer left in the South to secure the Southern colonies and march north, putting the colonies back under the control of the British.
General Charles Cornwallis
They raided the British merchant fleet carrying supplies to the forces in America because the Continental Navy wasn't strong or large enough to do so.
privateers
This American Spy announced prior to his death after getting caught by the British, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country".
Nathan Hale
She, the wife of one and the mother of another future president, advocated for women's rights and education
Abigail Adams
General Henry Clinton secured victories for the British at 2 port cities and then return north to NYC, leaving Cornwallis in control of British forces in the South
Savannah, Ga and Charles Town, S.C.
2 PART ANSWER: This American General was in charge of the American forces during the Battle of Saratoga but credit for the victory should have really gone to this man instead.
General Horatio Gates; Benedict Arnold
This meant you had to pay more money for the same amount of goods
inflation
What city was considered the capital for the Americans during the American Revolution
Philadelphia, PA
These 3 men were sent to represent the US at the Paris Peace Conference and sign the treaty of Paris
Ben Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams
This was the first defeat for the Continental Army in NY. Washington and the army were forced to flee to NJ and PA.
Battle of Long Island
This French Admiral led a force from the Caribbean that helped to trap Cornwallis's forces in Virginia
de Grasse
The British navy used this to shut down American ports throughout most of the revolution
a blockade
Eventually ALL the colonise would allow African Americans to fight for the Continental Army during the war except.....
South Carolina