Patriots
This man spied on the British, was hung by them, stated "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country!"
what is Nathan Hale
This man helped the USA win at Fort Ticonderoga & Saratoga, but he switched to the British, what a traitor!
Who is Benedict Arnold
The Continental surprised the Hessians here on 12/26/1776 to gain much needed supplies.
What is Trenton
She helped the continental army by delivering water to soldiers and even fought in some battles
Who is Molly Pitcher
The top general of the continental army
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON
The name of Americans that wanted independence from Great Britain
Patriots
The name of Americans that wanted to be ruled by Great Britain
Loyalists
This was a great victory led by general Gates that is called the turning point of the war for the USA
Saratoga
He was the British general that surrendered the British army, ending the war
Lord Cornwallis
This group of men ran the USA during the Revolution
The Continental Congress
This American used guerrilla tactics to harass the British and helped us win the war
Francis Marion - the Swamp Fox
The capital city of the USA for most of the Revolution
Philadelphia, PA
The British surrendered here to essentially end the Revolutionary War
Yorktown, VA
He served on George Washington's staff and was basically his right hand man
Alexander Hamilton
Name one advantage the Americans had during the Revolution
A great leader - G.W.
They were motivated
They knew the land well
This French noble joined Washington's staff and helped USA win the Revolution
Marquise De Lafayette
These men were hire by the British to kill as many Continental soldiers as possible
Hessians (mercenaries)
Down in South Carolina, this battle was the worst defeat for the continental army
Charles Town
This man from Prussia helped train the Continental army at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben
Name 2 disadvantages the Americans had in the Revolution
1. Poorly trained army
2. No navy
3.Less troops
4. Poorly supplied
Why is Valley Forge so important
Continental army suffered here in winter of 1777/78, but came out better trained and more disciplined
After the Revolution was essentially over, many officers threatened to take over the USA government, this is called....
The Newburgh Conspiracy
What is the main thing USA gets in the Treaty of Paris
Confirmed independence fro England
He strengthened the American Navy & led them to some victories vs. the British
John Paul Jones
Name two reasons the crossing of the Delaware is so important to the USA
1. Gained many needed supplies from the Hessians
2. Gained a boost in morale (confidence)
3. First victory in a year