Vocabulary
Tory
An American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution.
When did the Revolutionary war start?
1775
Who was John Adams?
He was a colonial leader for America
Who was George Washington?
He was an American General and was the first president of the United States of America.
Who was the King of the British Empire during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
Patriot
A person who supports American freedom
When did the Battle of Saratoga happen?
1777
Who captured Philadelphia?
The British had captured Philadelphia on September 26, 1777
Explain the Continental Army.
The Continental Army was formed to protect American colonist's independence from Britain. This army bravely fought in a war known as the American Revolutionary War and claimed victory for the new United States.
Who was Benjamin Franklins, son?
William Franklin
Recruit
To enlist in the military
Who won the battle of Long Island?
The British outnumbered the Patriots and were defeated by Britain.
Who was an alias with the Americans in the Revolutionary War?
France, Spain, and the Netherlands
Why did the Americans force African Americans to fight in the war?
The Americans needed soldiers for their army and it was free to enlist them.
What were some British advantages?
They had the strongest navy, a well-trained army, and also had more soldiers.
Transfer
To move
Describe the battle of Saratoga.
In August American soldiers were led by Benedict Arnold and stopped St. Leger at Fort Stanwix, New York. In July American General Burgoyne captured Fort Ticonderoga. He was in need of supplies after they captured the fort. A local militia group called the Green Mountain boys defeated them. Burgoyne retreated to Saratoga. Back in Philadelphia Burgoyne was surrounded by General Horatio. On October 17, 1777, General Burgoyne surrendered.
Out of the 62,000 soldiers, how many fought for the Continental Army?
20,000
Explain the Continental Army.
They fought on their own ground, a greater motivation or sense of purpose, and their greatest advantage was that they had George Washington.
What are some reasons why loyalists lived in America?
Loyalists had reasons to support Britain. Some depended on the British for their jobs. Some of the loyalists feared that America would go out of control. They also thought that there was no point in fighting over minor things.
Mercenary
Hired Soldier
<?{(+what was the British Strategy? Did it work?
In 1777 the British started a three-pronged battle. Their goal was to take control of Albany, New York. They also wanted to capture the Hudson River. The British wanted to cut off New England from the Middle Colonies. The plan was not successful because the Americans surrounded the British and they surrendered.
How many people died in the revolutionary war?
34000 people
List the American Generals.
General George Washington and Anthony Wayne.
List all of the British generals.
General John Burgoyne and General Howe.