Pew Pew
First battle of the war. British marched to capture weapons of the Patriots. First shot known as shot heard round the world. This might be a longer war.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Fought for both sides, but mainly the British. Often used as scouts. Scalping is something they did in this war to receive payment for "bounties" from the British. Americans used the action as propaganda against the British.
Native Americans
Commander of the Continental Army. He would outsmart the British again and again. He knew when to retreat.
George Washington
We had the largest navy. That might be helpful.
British strength
This document said that we are now the USA. British didn't accept it, though.
Declaration of Independence.
Big L for the Americans. Washington was forced to retreat from major U.S. city, and the British thought this early victory would lead to a quick war.
Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn)
Took over farms, business, or followed along the camp. They gained opportunities during the war. A few even found ways around the law to fight in the war.
Women
Main writer of the Declaration of Independence. His words of "all men are created equal" and "Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" would echo on in American history.
Thomas Jefferson
We know this land, and were willing to fight for it.
American strength
Anybody can understand this pamphlet. That King George is a royal brute! Lots of Patriots were created after reading me.
Common Sense
Christmas Night, Washington crossed the Delaware and surprised German Hessians. Then he fled away with a campfire trick and helped win a second battle a week later.
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
Fought on both sides, but more for the British, mainly because America didn't let them fight right away. Some gained their freedom for serving. The Southern states never let them fight.
African Americans
Biggest traitor in American history. You got to feel a little bad for the guy, though. He was undervalued and in love!
Benedict Arnold
3000 miles, dang that's a long way.
British weakness
This document officially ended the Revolutionary War. It happened in a city where a lot of these happen.
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Final major battle of the war. British were surrounded by Washington, the French, and their Navy. Cornwallis surrendered to the tune of "Yankee Doodle" and the war was almost over.
Battle of Yorktown
Whether disguised or hiding out of sight, if they were caught they knew their fate was death by hanging. They used a sophisticated system to gather and pass intelligence to "711" for the Americans.
Culper Spy Ring
Spy for America. When he was caught, before being hung he allegedly said "My only regret is that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Nathan Hale
We're German. We don't really want to be fighting here.
British weakness
I am the part of the Declaration where the Patriots told the King all of the bad things he did.
List of Grievences
Considered the turning point of the war. This big W for the U.S. would finally convince France to help join the war effort. 5,700 Redcoats were taken as prisoners.
Battle of Saratoga
Fought at sea for the U.S. (Not the French) They received legal permission from the government to target British Naval and Merchant vessels.
Privateers
He spent most of the war in Europe asking for assistance in the war. He helped convince France to join, and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.
Benjamin Franklin
Yesterday I was farming, today I'm fighting. Wow, what a world!
American weakness
After agreeing to move towards Independence, this is what Ben Franklin famously said to members of the 2nd Continental Congress:
"We all must hang together, or most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."