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Hired soldier
What is a mercenary
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Led the delegates that called for a stronger national government to bind the colonies together
Who is James Madison
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British general who was part of the three pronged battle plan. He led troops south from Canada.
Who is John Burgoyne
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This was a turning point in the American Revolution
What is The Battle of Saratoga
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Fighting on their own ground; greater sense of motivation; leader was determined and courageous
What is Patriot advantage in the war
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Surprise attack
What is ambush
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Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay
Who are the delegates to represent the US in the Treaty of Paris
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He was a British general and part of the three pronged battle plan. He would move troops north up the Hudson.
Who is General William Howe
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Strongest navy in the world; well-trained army; wealthy; bigger population; loyalists
What is British advantages in the war
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France and Spain
What is the two allies of the Patriots during the war
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Left without permission
What is deserted
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He was an enslaved African American who fought for the Patriots throughout the war and eventually won his freedom
Who is Peter Salem
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According to legend, he said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Who is Nathan Hale
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1775-1783
What is The American Revolution
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Life for women during the war (2 examples)
What is had to run farm or business without husband; take care of family alone
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approved
What is ratified
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Disguised himself as a Dutch schoolteacher to spy on British troops. Was eventually caught and hanged.
Who is Nathan Hale
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He was the British general to lose at Yorktown
Who is Cornwallis
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He was the commander of the French soldiers who helped the Patriots.
Who is Comte de Rochambeau
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When it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods
What is inflation
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Proceed with
What is pursue
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The war might have taken a different turn without him.
Who is George Washington
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Date of the Treaty of Paris
What is 9.3.1783
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He contributed to the victory at Yorktown by having Cornwallis pinned down at Yorktown.
Who is Lafayette
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After the war, he said, "Having now finished date work assigned to me, I retire...and take my leave of all the employments of public life."
Who is George Washington
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