Thomas Gage
Gage was a General for what country?
Great Britain
What was the name for the battle where British Loyalists turned on the British and attacked them?
The Battle of Kings Mountain
Who was Cornwallis a General for?
The British
Which state did the Battle of Charleston take place in?
South Carolina
Who won?
The Americans
Gage had the same position for the British that Washington had for the Americans, what was this position called?
Commander in Chief
Why did the Loyalists start to turn on the British?
The British were threatening them and forcing them to join the Army and fight.
What Major City did Cornwallis first capture?
New York City
How many American soldiers were captured, killed, or wounded at the battle?
About 5,000
Armed citizens not in the American Army played an important role in this battle. What were they called?
Milita
Gage sent soldiers to what two towns to seize weapons?
Lexington and Concord
Who won the Battle of Kings Mountain?
The Americans
Where did Cornwallis finally surrender?
Yorktown
Why were the British focusing on the South later in the war?
Washington and other American Generals had beat them in the North.
Who was the British General at Cowpens? (Hint: He was surrendered at Yorktown)
General Cornwallis
What were the names of the Acts that Gage enforced that angered the Americans?
The Intolerable Acts
What famous movie that stars Mel Gibson portrays the end of the Revolutionary War that includes the battles of Cowpens and Yorktown?
The Patriot
What American General was Cornwallis' "rival?"
George Washington
Why did the British have such a huge advantage over the Americans at Charleston?
There were many British Loyalists living in the area as well as many British Armies.
How many British soldiers were either captured, killed, or wounded?
What is another phrase commonly associated with the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
"The Shot Heard Round the World"
What was another name for the American Army?
Why wasn't Cornwallis able to retreat from Yorktown?
Who did the British use to build forts to help attach Charleston?
They used Slaves.
The Battle of Cowpens was a turning point in the war, it led to the Battle that ended the war. What was that battle called?
The Battle of Yorktown