colonials
British
congress
revolution
French
100
What is the nickname of colonists that were loyal to the American cause
patriots
100
What do you call a hired soldier?
mercenary
100

The Colonial Army camped here for the winter of 1777-78

Valley Forge

100
The 1st major victory for George Washington's army in the Revolutionary War
Trenton
100
This French nobleman volunteered to join General Washington's army
Marquisse de Lafayette
200
This colonist spied for the Continental Army, was captured and hung by the British
Nathan Hale
200
These guys (from the great country of Germany) were hired by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War
Hessians
200

He was known s the "Swamp Fox" & used guerrilla tactics to defeat the British in many battles

Francis Marion

200
He is credited with properly training George Washington's troops at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben
200
He led the French ground troops at the battle of Yorktown
Rochambeau
300
This song was the official song of the ColonialArmy
Yankee Doodle
300
The final major battle of the Revolutionary War
Yorktown
300
This naval tactic was used to cut off a port from needed supplies
blockade
300
He is known for starting the Colonial Navy
John Paul Jones
300
he led the French Naval forces at Yorktown
de Grasse
400
This battle was won by the Americans in October, 1777 and served as a turning point for the Continental Army
Saratoga
400
this general commanded British troops in the South and for their surrender
Lord Cornwallis
400
Which of the following men did not represent America at the treaty of Paris? : John Adams, Ben Franklin, George Washington, John Jay
The Father of our Country
400
You were called this if your ship was used by the Continental Navy
privateer
400
This hit and run tactic was used by the Colonial Army to help win battles
guerilla warfare
500
In 1780, the Colonials suffered their worst defeat of the Revolutionary War at this battle
Charles Town
500
This Colonial general betrayed his country and joined the British army
Benedict Arnold
500
In 1777, William Howe captured what Colonial city while congress was in session
Philadelphia
500
This militia group defeated Burgoyne's troops at Bennington, Vermont and gained much needed supplies
Green Mountain Boys
500

Why is the battle of Trenton significant to the American cause?

& what river did Washington's army cross to get to the battle?

1st victory in a year.  gained many needed supplies

the Delaware

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