Vocab
A fortification / fort
What is a Redoubt
This was the first military conflict. Know as the "Shot heard around the world."
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord
This is where most of the battle took place.
Where is Breeds Hill
Why were the Battles of Saratoga important in the American Revolutionary War?
Because the American victory convinced France to support the Americans.
Who led the American soldiers at the Battle of Yorktown?
Who is George Washington
forces surround a place to cut it off and force surrender.
What is a Siege
This act imposed taxes on deeds, contracts, important documents, cards, dice, and news papers.
What is The Stamp Act
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important, even though the British won?
It showed the British that the colonists were serious about fighting for their freedom
What was the British plan that led to the Battles of Saratoga?
To take control of the Hudson River valley
What was one important thing the French navy did to help the Americans at Yorktown?
They stopped the British from escaping by sea.
A formal agreement between nations
What is a Treaty
What was the motto used by the colonists that showed they wanted representation in the British Government?
What is "No Taxation without Representation"
Why did the British want to take control of the hills around Boston?
To have a better position over Boston Harbor.
Where did the first battle of Saratoga take place?
Where is Freeman's Farm
What did the American and French forces do to surprise the British?
They made the British think they would attack New York City, but went to Yorktown instead.
The act of surrounding a port or area to prevent goods, supplies, or people from entering or leaving
What is a Blockade
Signing this ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris
The Battle of Bunker Hill has been immortalized through the paintings of...
Who is John Trumbull
This general led a force of 8,000 British and Hessian soldiers southward from Canada.
Who is John Burgoyne
What agreement officially made America a free country after the Battle of Yorktown?
The Treaty of Paris
An event or action that causes significant change.
What is a catalyst
This was the first conflict that was not a battle. Several colonists lost their lives.
The Boston Massacre
Utilizing the night, they constructed a...
What is a redoubt
Hessian soldiers were from this country...
Where is Germany
This general commanded the French soldiers, bringing much-needed experience and resources to the allied effort.
Who is Comte de Rochambeau