The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.
Revolution
100
Areas away from the fighting in a country at war.
Home Front
100
The Continental army was made up of...
Volunteers
100
EVERYBODY WINS!
100 free points
100
During the war, women helped out by...
Mending uniforms, cooking, fighting
200
A planned action, such as a way of moving or using troops, aimed at reaching a certain goal.
Tactic
200
To agree to serve in an army or a navy.
Enlist
200
What tactic did the Continental army use?
Surprise attacks
200
Why was it hard for the British to get more supplies and troops?
Their homeland was too far away.
200
Why is the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
France decided to give more help to the colonies.
300
An event that leads to a dramatic change.
Turning Point
300
A formal agreement between two or more nations.
Treaty
300
What did allies do to help the colonies?
They supplied soldiers and warships
300
What made the war harder for the British army?
Far from home. Fighting on unfamiliar territory. Difficulty getting supplies and troops.
300
What is one outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
Great Britain agreed to recognize the United States of America as an independent country. Great Britain gave the USA a large amount of land. The British remained in control of their land in Canada. Great Britain gave Florida back to Spain. US agreed to restore the rights and property of the Loyalists.
400
An overall plan for winning a war, such as how and where to use an army or navy.
Strategy
400
A soldier hired to fight for a foreign army.
Mercenary
400
What is an advantage the Continental army has over the British?
Easy access to troops and supplies. Fighting on familiar territory.
400
EVERYBODY WINS!
400 free points
400
When was the war officially over?
September 1783
500
Nations united with another for a common purpose.
Allies
500
Person who performs a service for free.
Volunteer
500
Which countries helped the Continental army during the war? (allies)
France and Spain
500
Why did many American Indians fight for the British?
The British protected their lands from the colonies.