Continental Army
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the King of England?
King George III
Why did the French end up helping the Colonies in the war?
They believed that the Colonists had a chance to defeat England and recognized their independence.
"The shot heard around the world", was the beginning of what battle?
Lexington and Concord
What was a big problem for the Colonists during the winter? (Hint: Disease)
Smallpox
What was the nickname that the British Soldiers were known as?
Red Coats
What was the main strategy that the Colonists used in order to defeat the British in the war.
Guerrilla Warfare
What battle did the British surrender at?
Battle of Yorktown
What was one of the biggest things that the French had that really helped the Colonies? (Hint: Water)
Navy
What was the final battle of the American revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
How did the French help the Colonies in the war?
They provided financial aid, along with their Military, Navy and helped train the American Soldiers.