Generals
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during most of the American Revolution?
George Washington
What was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought on April 19, 1775?
Lexington and Concord
What tactic did colonial militias often use against British regulars, utilizing trees, rocks, and other natural cover?
Guerrilla warfare
What was the primary firearm used by both British and American soldiers during the American Revolution?
Bess Musket
What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?
Treaty of Paris
Which American general is known for his victory at the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
Haratio Gates
Which battle, fought on June 17, 1775, saw the colonial forces holding off British regulars, gaining valuable experience and confidence?
Bunker Hill
What strategy did the Continental Army adopt during the harsh winter of 1777-1778, demonstrating their resilience against the British?
Determination and commitment
What long-range artillery piece played a crucial role in the Siege of Boston and other battles during the American Revolution?
Cannon
What key document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule?
Declaration of Independence
Who famously crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 and surprised the Hessian forces at the Battle of Trenton?
George Washington
At which battle on December 26, 1776, did George Washington famously cross the Delaware River and lead a surprise attack on Hessian forces?
Trenton
What military maneuver did General Nathanael Greene use effectively to tire out and evade British forces in the southern theater of the war?
Fabian strategy
What weapon did many American soldiers rely on as a sidearm during the Revolutionary War?
Flintlock Pistol
What major global power entered the American Revolutionary War as an ally to the American colonists, providing crucial support in the form of troops, ships, and supplies?
France being allies helped heavily
Which French general played a crucial role in supporting the American cause during the Revolutionary War, especially at the Battle of Yorktown?
Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur
Which battle, fought on October 7, 1780, in South Carolina, was a decisive British victory and led to the capture of over 2,000 American soldiers?
Camden
What naval tactic did American privateers use to disrupt British maritime trade and weaken their economy during the war?
Hit and Run
What edged weapon was commonly used by both officers and soldiers in close combat during the American Revolution?
Bayonet
What key principle emerged from the American Revolution, influencing subsequent revolutions and the development of democratic governments worldwide?
Popular sovereignty
Who was the British general who surrendered to American forces at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, a significant setback for the British during the Revolutionary War?
John Burgoyne
What battle in Virginia in 1781 was the last major land battle of the American Revolution and resulted in the surrender of British forces under General Cornwallis?
Siege of Yorktown
What surprise tactic did General George Washington utilize to achieve a much-needed victory at the Battle of Trenton in 1776?
Christmas suprise Attack
What portable firearm became popular among American sharpshooters and marksmen due to its accuracy and reliability during the Revolutionary War?
Kentucky Rifle
What significant impact did the American Revolution have on the institution of slavery in the United States?
Didnt end it, made debates on it