Generals
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
First battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Lexington and Concord.
What was the military strategy when soldiers lined up and fired their guns in unison?
Linear tactics
What weapon was used by soldiers on both sides?
Musket
Who won the American Revolution.
The colonies
What general surrendered in Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
The French were an ally to the colonists.
Battle of Saratoga
Type of warfare characterized by hit-and-run tactics used by American militias.
Guerrilla warfare
How long does it take to reload a musket?
30 seconds
This 1783 treaty ended the American Revolution.
The Treaty of Paris
What commander switched sides from the United States to the British?
Benedict Arnold
Valley Forge
Types of surprise attacks used by colonists to disrupt British supply lines and communication.
Raids
Weapon used by both sides that is a heavy artillery piece that fires solid shots for maximum damage.
Cannon
The American Revolution inspired this event in France, leading to the overthrow of the monarchy.
The French Revolution.
Who served under George Washington throughout the war?
Lafayette
Colonists won the battle because they had a geographical advantage.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Retreat by General George Washington after the Battle of Long Island that saved the Continental Army.
The retreat across the East River to Manhattan.
Weapon attached to the end of a musket that was used as a spear.
Bayonet
Document made in 1781 that served as the first constitution of the United States.
Articles of Confederation.
What British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga?
John Burgoyne
The largest battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Long Island (40,000 soldiers fought)
Fortifications and trench warfare were significant during this siege, leading to the victory at the Battle of Yorktown.
Siege of Yorktown
Short single-shot firearm that was used for close-range combat.
Pistol
French assistance helped the Continental Army force the British surrender where?
Yorktown, Virginia.