Battles
The British needed three attempts to capture this territory and win this battle near Boston.
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
This British General surrendered at Yorktown
Cornwallis
Prussian General who helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge
The primary color of British military uniforms
Red
Christmas surprise! This battle gave the Americans hope that they should stay and fight with Washington.
The Battle of Trenton
"Common Sense" and "American Crisis" author
Thomas Paine
This British General abandoned the Albany attack and instead captured Philadelphia.
General Howe
Young, wealthy French officer who befriended George Washington and helped him win the war
The day the Declaration of Independence was officially signed. (month/day/year)
July 4, 1776
British victory. General Howe captures New York City. Washington retreats to Pennsylvania.
The Battle of Long Island
Privateer who led attacks on British navy ships
John Paul Jones
A major reason why Parliament wanted the war to end.
Too expensive/bad results
Thomas Jefferson
King George III refused to read this piece of writing from the Continental Congress.
The Olive Branch Petition
3 pronged attack. Only 1 prong makes it to Albany. American victory here convinces France to join the war.
The Battle of Saratoga
George Rogers Clark
The British's new plan in 1778 after not making progress in the northern colonies.
Take over the southern colonies
The British hired these soldiers to fight for them in the war.
Hessians
Valley Forge was very close to this major city where the British were camped out.
Philadelphia
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War
The Battle of Yorktown
The Hero of Saratoga
Horatio Gates
The British agreed to recognize the United States as this in the Treaty of Paris.
Free and independent/its own country/not part of the empire anymore
Women, African Americans, Native Americans
Cornwallis held out at Yorktown for nearly ___ weeks before surrendering.