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What are Foreign soldiers you hire to fight for you and pay them?
Mercenaries
100
Acquire individuals to fight for the cause with military and political actions
Recruit
100
Who was commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
100
Battle in Which George Washington surprised the British on Christmas taking over 900 prisoners
Battle of Trenton
100
What organizes our ancestry?
Family Tree
200
Who did the British Hire to fight for them during the Revolution who had the funny hats?
Hessians
200
To leave the army grounds and quit being a soldier
Deserted
200
Who was commander of the British Army?
William Howe
200
The turning point of the Revolutionary war led by Benedict Arnold
The Battle of Saratoga
200
Each of the 13 colonies wanted freedom but what was the problem
They wanted to obtain it in separate ways
300
Where was America's camp during the winter months of the American Revolution
Valley Forge
300
What is a privately owned ship outfitted with weapons?
Privateer
300
Who was the King of England during the Revolution?
King George
300
This Naval hero captured many British Warships for the Americas in sea battles
John Paul Jones
300
Many stayed at Valley Forge through the Harsh conditions out of loyalty to who?
George Washington
400
Measure that keeps a country from communicating and trading with other nations
Blockade
400
Treaty in which Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States
Treaty of Paris
400
Major General from France who came to help the Continental Army fight against the British and skillful tactician
Marquis de Lafayette
400
The last major battle of the American Revolution
The Battle of Yorktown
400
How many children did Paul Revere have?
16
500
What is the hit and run attacks using cover in small brigades the Americans used
Guerilla Warfare
500
What was John Paul Jones most famous quote?
"I have not yet begun to fight"
500
Experienced officer from Prussia who started training American troops to drill
Frederich von Steuben
500
What landformation and geographical term was important for the Americans victory at Yorktown next to the River?
Peninsula
500
What were the two things Americans placed a great value on during the American Revolution
Liberty, and Personal Freedom