Generals
The main general for the patriots
What is George Washington
This was the first battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The colonists used this type of irregular warfare against the British.
What is guerrilla warfare?
This was the most commonly used firearm during the Revolution
What is the musket?
The Treaty of Paris was signed in this year, officially ending the war.
What is 1783?
The main general for the British
What is General Howe
This battle is often referred to as the "turning point" of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This tactic involved forming alliances, especially with France.
What is diplomatic strategy?
This type of artillery was crucial during sieges.
What is the cannon?
This document declared independence from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Known as the "Swamp Fox," this general was famous for his guerrilla warfare tactics.
Who is Francis Marion?
This 1776 battle was a major early victory for George Washington in New Jersey.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
Washington’s army survived the harsh winter at this location while training for battle.
What is Valley Forge?
The British used these German mercenaries, armed with advanced weaponry.
Who are the Hessians?
This European nation became America’s key ally during the war.
What is France?
This British general surrendered at Yorktown, ending the American Revolution.
Who is General Cornwallis?
This 1775 battle, named after a hill, proved the colonists could stand up to the British.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This tactic, used by the colonists, involved boycotting British goods.
What is economic resistance?
This close-combat weapon was often attached to the end of muskets.
What is the bayonet?
The war led to the establishment of this form of government in the United States.
What is a republic?
This French general assisted the American colonies and was instrumental in their victory.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
This siege effectively ended the American Revolution in 1781.
What is the Siege of Yorktown?
The colonists used this "divide and conquer" strategy to isolate British forces.
What is cutting off supply lines?
The colonists relied heavily on this weapon for hunting and sharpshooting.
What is the rifle?
This movement gained momentum after the Revolution, advocating for equal rights.
What is the abolitionist movement?