People
Who was George Washington?
General of the Continental army
What was the name of the hill Washington lived on?
Mount Vernon
How did France help the Colonies?
They provided navy and army support to the Americans
What does ambush mean?
A surprise attack from a concealed position
Who launched a charge against British forces at Yorktown?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was Cornwallis?
He was a general for the British army
Who was the general who crossed the Delaware river?
George Washington
How did Spain help the Americans?
They brought supplies to troops in the north
What does inflation mean?
Increase in price because of less demand or fall in value of money
What was Francis Marion Nickname?
Swamp Fox
Who was John Paul Jones?
Captain of a privateer vessel a absolute legend
How many small British forts were at Yorktown?
10
What was the name of John Paul Jones ship?
Serapis
Who wrote The American Crisis?
Thomas Paine
What was the song the Americans played after Yorktown?
Yankee Doodle
What did Martha Washington do for the troops at valley forge?
She made them socks
What happened Yorktown?
British forces were overrun, and Cornwallis surrendered
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Washington read to his troops at valley forge?
The American Crisis
When did the American Revolution end?
September 3, 1783
Who was Nathaniel Hale?
A spy for the Americans
What was the outcome of the battle of Saratoga?
Major victory for the American and marked the turning point of the war
What was the name of the Spanish dude that helped Americans?
Mirallas
How long did Washington serve as president?
8 years
What was the name of George Washington’s horse?
Blueskin