Key Figures in the Revolution
Key Events in the Revolution
Vocabulary to Know
Foreign Aid
Misc.
100
The commander of the Continental army and the 1st president of the United States
George Washington
100
The first skirmish of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
100
Sending extra soldiers to assist
Reinforcements
100
This country provided significant aid to the Americans during the Revolution
France
100
This statement is __________ (True/False)
Women were allowed to serve as soldiers in the revolutionary army
False
200
Famous for his victory at Bunker Hill
William Howe
200
Although a British victory, this battle led to the realization that the Revolution was going to be a expensive and costly war
Battle of Bunker Hill
200
A long knife at the end of a rifle used for hand to hand combat
Bayonet
200
Foreign aid was provided in the form of _________, _________ and _________.
Money, Supplies and Soldiers
200
This was the color of the Continental army uniforms
Blue
300
This American officer betrayed his country by becoming a spy for the British
Benedict Arnold
300
This famous battle was considered the turning point in the American Revolution
Battle of Saratoga
300
Style of fighting where sneak attacks and ambushes are primarily used
Guerilla
300
The name of the Treaty between France and the Americans
Treaty of Alliance
300
This medical issue was a major concern for many of the soldiers at Valley Forge.
Frostbite on their feet.
400
Known as the "Swamp Fox" this American commander used guerilla style tactics to defeat the British army in the South.
Francis Marion
400
This treaty ended the Revolutionary War
The Treaty of Paris
400
The act of preventing ships from being able to enter the ports
Blockade
400
This country sent soldiers known as Hessians to support the British during the revolution.
Germany
400
The roles of the majority of women in the american revolution included ____________ ,____________ ______________
caring for wounded, spies and producing good/supplies
500
Famous for his recruitment of Native Americans to fight for the British
Joseph Brant
500
The picture below depicts General Washington crossing the frozen Delaware river during this famous battle
The Battle of Trenton
500
This is the term for spying
Espionage
500
This French nobleman was a significant figure in securing the aid for the Americans
Marquis de Lafayette
500
These were the laws agreed upon by the thirteen colonies that guided them on how to govern the country
The Articles of Confederation