The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here
What was Lexington and Concord?
100
Went on a famous midnight ride to warn the towns of a British attack.
Who was Paul Revere?
100
Had a professionally trained army.
What is the British Army?
100
This group of people often fought along side the British army with hopes that they could prevent more settlers from moving on to their lands.
Who are Native Americans?
100
To enroll in or join the army
What is enlist?
200
This battle was considered a turning point in the American Revolution and convinced France to support the colonies.
What is The Battle of Saratoga?
200
Famous commander of the Continental Army who would lead them to victory and become president of the United States.
Who was George Washington?
200
Their army consisted of militias and volunteers.
What is the Continental (American) Army?
200
This group of people often fought on both sides of the American Revolution hoping to gain their freedom for their service.
Who are African Americans?
200
Soldiers hired to fight in a foreign army
What are mercenaries?
300
This was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
What is The Battle of Yorktown?
300
This famous British general surrendered to Washington at Yorktown.
Who was General Cornwallis?
300
Had a stronger desire to win the American Revolution.
What is the Continental (American) Army?
300
These German soldiers were hired mercenaries for the British army.
Who are the Hessians?
300
Planned action, such as how to move troops.
What is tactic?
400
The treaty that ended the American Revolution was signed here
What is Paris, France?
400
This important document was signed to officially end the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
400
This army fought far from home and struggled to get supplies, news, orders and troops from across the Atlantic.
What is the British Army?
400
These people helped on the home front by caring for wounded soldiers, taking care of farms and businesses, and raising money for the war.
Who are women?
400
Event that leads to a dramatic change?
What is a turning point?
500
This two word term referred to the farms, homes, and family run businesses owned by the patriots.
What is the "home front"?
500
This important author, inventor and statesman traveled to France as an ambassador and helped convince them to help the colonies during the American Revolution.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
500
This army faced a harsh winter at Valley Forge. They fought hunger, disease and frostbite.
What is the Continental (American) Army?
500
This country was the Continental's strongest ally during the American Revolution. They sent ships, troops, uniforms, guns and supplies to the colonies.
What is France?
500
To overthrow one government and replace it with another