Important Events pt. 1
Vocab
pt. 1
Important Events pt. 2
Vocab
pt. 2
Important People
100

On Christmas 1776, Washington led the Americans to a surprise attack on Trenton and Princeton

What is Crossing the Delaware ?

100

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

Who are loyalists?

100

A war between the 13 colonies and Britain 



What is the American Revolution?

100

American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American Independence was won

What are Patriots?

100

American leader of the Continental Army 



Who is George Washington?

200

American Victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point because it caused the French to become allies of America

What is the Battle of Saratoga?

200

An alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy

 What are allies?

200

The river crossed by Washington and his troops on Christmas 1776

What is the Delaware River?

200

A desire to win, knowing the land, and guerrilla warfare tactics are all examples of?

What are American strengths?

200

Sewed flags for Washington’s Army

Who is Betsy Ross?

300

Shortage of money and supplies, inexperienced soldiers, and having few ships are examples of?

What are American weaknesses?

300

Soldiers on horseback

What is a calvary?

300

Place where Washington’s army spent the winter of 1778-1779

What is Valley Forge?

300

Poor communication with leaders, unfamiliar territory are both examples of?

What are British weaknesses?

300

A  officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army

Who is Benedict Arnold?

400

Last major battle of the Revolution

What is the Battle of Yorktown?

400

To approve

What is to ratify?

400

Disastrous series of skirmishes and battles in and around the islands of Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights, and Staten Island

What is the New York Campaign?

400

 Money, experienced soldiers, and strongest army and navy are all examples of?

What are British strengths?

400

The British general who surrendered at Yorktown

Who is General Cornwallis?

500

1781 battle in South Carolina where Americans won an important victory over the British

What is the Battle of Cowpens?

500

 The surrounding of a place in order to force to surrender 



What is a siege?

500

The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the American colonies

What is the Treaty of Paris?

500

African American Patriot who spied for the Americans during the war

Who is James Armistead?

500

Known for carrying water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth and she later fired the cannon when her husband was wounded

Who is Molly Pitcher?