Generals
Who is known to be the “Father of Our Country?”
What is George Washington
What was the 1st battle of the Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
How did the British think that the Revolution was going to turn out?
Easy, contain rebellion in Massachusetts.
The primary weapon used in the Revolution?
musket
The Battle of Saratoga was a major victory by who?
Americans
Who was the US general who is known as a traitor?
Benedict Arnold
What militia led by Benedict Arnold took down Fort Ticonderoga?
Green Mountain Boys
What was the style of fighting Americans used from the French-Indian war?
Guerrilla warfare
The 17 inch metal blade that was attached to the end of the musket is?
Bayonet
In the battle of Yorktown, the French joined what side to help win the battle?
Americans
Who was General Washington’s most gifted/ dependable officer?
Nathanael Greene
The battle where Americans crossed Delaware river, surrounded Hessians is called?
Battle of Trenton
What was the book written to have British citizens not support the war against America?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
What weapon was used to take out larger forts/sink ships?
Cannons
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Britain
What General moved to Virginia and joined rebel forces?
Charles Lee
Which battle helped Americans gain confidence, even after a loss?
Battle at Bunker hill
What major area did Britain plan to take control of after gaining New York?
New England, they also wanted to take control of the Hudson river.
The name of the weapon that was more accurate, but took longer to reload then a musket?
Rifle
What was the battle that ended in a tactical draw, leaving both sides evidently defeated?
Battle of Monmouth
The victory at Saratoga was a main reason for which generals success?
Horatio Gates
What battle did John Burgoyne surrender at?
Battle of Saratoga
What major American move helped them ultimately win the war?
France joining the war
What kind of weapons did Cavalry use?
Pistols and swords
What was the battle in Pennsylvania, 1777, that resulted in a British victory?
Battle of Germantown