Leaders
This general led the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
George Washington
This was the first battle of the American Revolution
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This term refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by smaller, mobile forces
guerrilla warfare
This was the standard firearm for American soldiers
musket
This document officially ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
This British general surrendered to the American forces at Yorktown
General Cornwallis
The turning point battle of the American Revolution in 1777
Battle of saratoga
his strategy involved forming lines of soldiers for volley fire
linear warfare
These cannons were used extensively in siege warfare
howitzers
This country recognized American independence as a result of the war
Great Britain
He was a major general in the Continental Army and later join the british army. (know as the biggest traitor in the american revolution)
Benedict Arnold
This battle was a significant American victory in the South, occurring in 1780
Battle of Kings Mountain
This fortification technique was commonly used by American forces to protect against British attacks
earthworks
This type of rifle was more accurate than the standard musket and used by American sharpshooters
long rifle
This land acquisition doubled the size of the United States after the war
Northwest Territory
This French general played a crucial role in helping the American forces win the Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette
This battle in 1781 effectively ended the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
This tactic involved cutting off British supply lines and communication
siege
This type of small, portable cannon was used by both sides
swivel gun
This governing document was created during the war but replaced soon after
the Articles of Confederation
What general took the credit for benedict arnolds victory at the battle of saratoga
Horatio Gates
This 1775 battle was technically a British victory but proved the Americans could stand up to British regulars
Battle of Bunker Hill
This term describes the use of small, swift boats to disrupt British naval operations
privateering
This weapon was put on the end of mustkets, if you were to run out of ammo you would use this weapon to stab the enemy
beyonet
This principle of government, emphasizing a separation of powers, was reinforced after the war
federalism