Who's that Leader?
This man commanded the Continental Army
George Washington
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War
Yorktown
Why were the British optimistic for their Southern campaign?
They expected much help from the loyalists in the South
Battle of Trenton
NJ
Why did many African Americans help the British?
They were promised they'd be freed with the British won
This man was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
This battle was considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War
Saratoga
Early in the Southern Campaign, the British captured which coastal cities?
Savannah and Charleston
Battle of Saratoga
NY
How did the French assist the Americans?
Money, ships, expertise!
This woman was famous for bringing water to soldiers on the battlefield
Molly Pitcher
Washington won these two battles shortly after crossing the Delaware River
Trenton and Princeton
Which southern state was the only state never to allow black soldiers during the war?
South Carolina
Battle of Yorktown
Virginia
Why did men desert at Valley Forge?
Freezing weather and lack of supplies and equipment
This British General surrendered to American troops at the Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis
This siege was the most significant defeat the Americans suffered during the war
Charleston
Who commanded American soldiers in the South?
Nathanial Greene (will also accept Benjamin Lincoln and Horatio Gates)
PA
What did privateers do in the war?
They owned private ships and were contracted to help the American war effort
This British commander was in charge of the western prong of the British plan to cut off the Middle from the New England colonies--he was defeated at Fort Stanwix
St. Leger
Benedict Arnold captured this fort in upstate New York early in the war, only for it to be taken back by John Burgoyne
Fort Ticonderoga
Name three American victories in the Southern Campaign
Cowpens, Yorktown, King's Mountain
Battle of Cowpens
SC
Name three advantages for the Americans and the British
Americans
1. Motivation
2. Leadership
3. Home Field Advantage
British
1. Experienced soldiers
2. Navy
3. Better equipment