Vocabulary
Fighters who work in small bands to make hit-and-run attacks
Guerilla
This person felt that Congress undervalued him. He plotted to turn over West Point to the British. He was discovered, but escaped.
Benedict Arnold
What is a tornado's favorite game?
A twister!
What year did the Treaty of Paris get approved by Congress?
1783
Besides France, which area did the American Revolution also inspire?
A person who betrays his or her country or cause and helps the other side
traitor
This individual accepts the ultimate surrender at Yorktown.
Washington
The man, the myth, the legend.
What can fill a room but takes up no space?
Light
Which two important/famous Americans were part of the group that helped negotiate the treaty?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Where did Washington and his followers meet for the last time?
A tavern in New York City.
having important consequences; decisive
fateful
Known for his efficient attacks, this person is nicknamed the "Swamp Fox." He often attacked without warning.
Francis Marion
Who was the first Disney Villian?
The Evil Queen (Snow White)
After Yorktown, what did King George III want?
To keep fighting
What did Washington want/wish for after the war?
To retire to his plantation in Viriginia
choice; possible course of action
option
The person who took over command of the Continental (American Army) in the South. He splits his army into two pieces.
Nathanael Greene
Where is the Ben and Jerry's Icecream factory located?
Vermont
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, what was the new boundary of the United States to the WEST?
Mississippi River
What was the immediate effect of the American Revolution?
Created a new nation of 13 independent states
This group of people roamed the backcountry, plundering and burning Patriots farms. They killed many women and children.
Loyalist bands of people
The General who makes fateful mistake by leading his army to the Yorktown Peninsula. He finds himself in a trap, with no choice but to surrender.
Cornwallis
Who is the ONLY President of the United States to be from NH?
Franklin Pierce
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, what was the new boundary of the United States in the SOUTH?
Florida
The area of Florida was returned to Spain.
How did the American Revolution impact France?
In 1789, French citizens rebel. Looked at America as an example. Used the Declaration of Independence to write the Declaration of the Rights of Man.