Brits
This traitor, or turncoat, was an American hero at Ticonderoga, but later supported the British.
Benedict Arnold
The Delaware River
This Virginian was the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
This side had ample resources, but a long way to travel to an unfamiliar land
The British
Name one part of the Declaration of Independence
1. Preamble
2. Declaration of Rights
3. Grievances
4. Resolution/Final Separation
Although this General did not attend the ceremony his actions led to a British loss at Yorktown
General Lord Cornwallis
The last major battle of the north was in this coastal New Jersey Town
Monmouth
This Prussian helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben
Resource poor, this side had superior leadership and no shortage of spirit and passion
The Colonists
What was one challenge with the huts at Valley Forge?
Various Answers
This general devised a plan to "split" the colonies in two by taking New York.
John Burgoyne
The French Navy was able to cut off Cornwallis' retreat therefore causing him to surrender at the battle of ____________.
Yorktown
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to inspire Colonists towards independence. To convince soldiers to stay at Valley Forge he wrote this pamphlet.
The Crisis
Inspired by the success of the American Revolution this nation had their own shortly after
France
Name 2 Principles of government found in the Declaration of Independence
1. All men are created equal
2. All people have basic rights that cannot be taken away
3. The government gets its power to make decisions and protect rights from the people
4. When the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to alter or abolish the government.
The Hessians were soldiers for hire from this European country.
Germany
A huge loss for the colonists here forced the colonists to retreat all the way to Pennsylvania
New York (Long Island)
This second in command at the Battle of Monmouth retreated and was relieved of his duties by George Washington
Charles Lee
The style of warfare, characterized by quickness, stealth, and surprise, allowed the continental army to turn the tide of the Revolutionary War
Guerilla Warfare
Benjamin Franklin
This British general decided to capture Philadelphia instead of going to Saratoga
General William Howe
This is the only battle of the American Revolution to occur outside the United States
Quebec
This was the actual name of the woman nicknamed "Molly Pitcher"
Mary Hays
The Treaty of Paris did these 3 things
- US gets all land from Atlantic to the Mississippi River
- US is independent country
- Loyalists must be treated fairly
Who was the head intelligence officer for the British (gave money to Benedict Arnold in exchange for information)
John Andre