generals
commander of continental army
George Washington
-700 Redcoats march to Concord to take the stockpile of weapons there
-Lexington is on the way to Concord
-The Redcoats were met by minutemen in Lexington
-The colonists there slowed down the Redcoats
-8 minutemen dead
Lexington battle
Which part of the army advanced first?
The canons were fired.
A light gun with a long barrel and was able to have a bayonet attached to it. These guns were used by the soldiers
Musket
Political effect of American Revolution?
America is an independent country
Commanders at Bunker Hill and Breeds hill
Israel Putnam, howe, Washington
-Volunteers flocked to Concord to join the militia there
-500 militia vs. 700 Redcoats
-Minutemen fend off Redcoats and Redcoats retreat to Boston
concord battle
Who made up the calvary?
Soldiers on horseback
A type of axe that is Native to North America, resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft.
Tomahawks
ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
Battle of Bunker Hill, Dorchester Heights, New York, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine Creek
General Howe
a battle that took place on the strategic point of Breed's Hill. British victory on account of the depletion of American supplies. yet gave them confidence- It pushed Americans towards a final decision for war.
Bunker Hill Battle
Who advanced last and what did they do?
The soldiers attacking with bayonets and the calvary.
A metal blade that looks like a knife to be put on the end of a musket.
Bayonet-Dager
provided a strong flexible government that adapted to changing conditions for more than 200 years
Constitution
leads troops to Quebec and loses. Now seen as a traitor
Benedict Arnold
December 25th. Washington crosses Deleware River and takes advantage of he Hessains. Becuase they were celebrating Christmas, he takes the Hessains by suprise and its a victory for the Continental Army.
Battle of Trenton
Describe the British fighting methods in battle.
They would form rows or lines, facing each other.
Heavy cavalry sword that was curved and had a single cutting edge.
Sabres
what did united states became for the other countries?
US became a symbol of freedom to Europe and Latin American
British general sent to chased Washington. In charge of wars down south. Trenton, Princeton, Yorktown
General Cornwalis
Turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River.
Battle of Saratoga
What was guerrilla warfare?
part-time soldiers who operated locally to disrupt supplies and communication and ambush enemy units.
A mortar was mounted on a flat bed, (looks like a large block of wood) An elevating wedge raised the barrel, allowing the mortar to fire an exploding shell called a bomb.
cannon
Long term- effects of the American revolution?
A representative republic is born, Constitution and bill of rights, and Westward expansion