Allies
America's main ally in the Revolution
France/The French
Why were the British marching on Lexington and Concord? (2 reasons)
To arrest colonial leaders (Sam Adams, and John Hancock), and to take their war supplies/weapons
First shots of the American Revolution (Shot Heard Round the World) were fired here
Lexington and Concord
Colonists who did not support the King's rule over the colonies were called ___________.
Patriots
How did the French help win the battle of Yorktown?
They used their navy to stop the British from sending supplies and reinforcements
Chosen by the 2nd Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army
George Washington
How was geography an advantage for the Patriots?
They were fighting in familiar territory
Winter camp where the Patriots suffered many hardships
Valley Forge
Pamphlet that showed many colonists that independence just made sense
Common Sense
Treaty that ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
Spain's main contribution as our ally in the war
Attacking forts in the South (like Florida)
German mercenary soldiers hired by King George
Hessians
Turning point of the war because it convinced France and Spain to become our allies
Saratoga
Reason Colonel Prescott told his men "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" at Bunker Hill
They were low on ammo
Landmark that marked the new Western border of the United States
Mississippi River
Woman who told her husband to "remember the ladies" while he helped write the Declaration of Independence.
Abigail Adams
Why did Congress have a hard time paying for anything during the war?
Congress did not have the power to tax
Surprise attack on the Hessians on Christmas, and was a huge morale boost for the Patriots
Trenton
What in the Declaration of Independence made many Americas start opposing slavery?
the phrase "all men are created equal"
Sailors who were given permission by the government to become pirates and attack British merchant ships to steal their cargo
Privateers
Reason why the British had a hard time capturing cities in the South
Small, quick guerilla bands constantly attacked them
Early battle that showed the British that the war would not be easy to win
Bunker Hill
Which section of the Declaration of Independence lists the complaints and grievances of the colonies against King George III? (Options are 1-4)
3