Vocabulary
Soldiers hired by a foreign country are called...
MERCENARIES
True or False:
The American army was well trained and hired MERCENARIES to help them.
FALSE-The BRITISH army was well trained and hired mercenaries
Who was John Burgoyne?
Head of the British army
What caused the French to join America's side?
They defeated the war against the Brits
Name 1 way the women helped during the war.
Nurses
cooks
soldiers
spies
A synonym for withdraw is...
RETREAT
What was the job of the local militias?
These were armed men who stayed on their land and protected it from invasion.
Why was Benedict Arnold famous?
He betrayed the Patriots by plotting to surrender to the British in 1780.
Money
ammunition
weapons
uniforms
supplies
Why do you think Martha Washington spent winters at the military camp?
She wanted to show her support for the war
She wanted to do all she could to help
She believed all people had the responsibility to help fight in the war
ALLIANCE
Why did the Americans request help from the Native Americans?
They needed more men, experienced people and protection for their land.
George Washington was known for his...
Bravery and leadership in leading the American troops to independence from Britain.
How did the Dutch help America?
They formed an alliance
They sent ammunition
How do you think most people felt about what Deborah Sampson did?
They were probably shocked as women didn't usually do that sort of thing.
A lack of supplies
Why did George Washington plan a sneak attack on Trenton?
He thought the only way to defeat the Hessians was to surprise them as they were a very powerful army and were well trained.
Who were the Hessians and why were they important?
The Hessians were hired by the British to help them in the wars against the Patriots.
They were important because these German soldiers were very well trained and intimidating for the Patriot army. They were hard to beat.
Catherine II, leader of Russia also joined in to help America. What did she do?
She refused Parliaments requests to send troops to America to help the British.
What important decisions did the African Americans have to make during the American Revolution?
whether to fight with the Americans, the British or not at all.
Charging very high prices for goods is called...
PROFITEERING
Why do you think the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point?
Their victory turned the course of the war to their favor and the Patriots started to change their mindset about winning!
How did the Dutch people support the Americans?
They supplied ammunition and continued to trade with the Americans because they also lived under harsh rule.
What may have happened if the French did not support the Americans?
They may have not had enough money, ammunition, weapons, supplies and soldiers to continue fighting in the war. They may have given up and retreated.
Who was James Armistead an how did he help the war effort?
He was an enslaved African American from Virginia who worked as a spy for Marquis de Lafayette and provided key information to help the Patriots win the war.