Big 4
This one is about a winter. During this winter you might see red footprints because they lacked shoes, food and other essential supplies. About 2,000 soldiers died, and 2,000 soldiers quit.
Valley Forge
British soldiers during the American Revolution earned this nickname because of their bright uniforms.
Red Coats
What document, signed after Bunker Hill, declared the American colonies independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence.
This is the leader of the Continental Army
The first battle after signing the Declaration of Independence. The beginning was described as "All of London is afloat"
Battle of Long Island
This battle, fought on December 26, 1776, was a surprise attack launched by George Washington after crossing the Delaware River. It marked a major success for the Continental Army and reignited hope in the Revolutionary War effort.
Battle of Trenton.
Colonial militia members who were trained to be ready to fight at a moment’s notice.
Minutemen
Which foreign country provided crucial support to the American colonies, including troops, supplies, and naval support, during the war?
France
This American general, known for his key role in the victories at Saratoga and Ticonderoga. He eventually betrayed the Continental Army by joining the British.
Benedict Arnold
Which battle resulted in the British capturing Philadelphia, causing the Continental Congress to flee, due to fog and confusion on the battlefield?
Battles of Brandywine and Germantown
This battle featured the use of guerrilla warfare tactics, including cutting down trees and damming rivers to create strategic obstacles for the enemy. The British were trying to separate New England.
Saratoga
What does the word espionage mean?
The act of spying or using spies to gather secret or confidential information, typically for military or political purposes. It involves covert operations to gather intelligence or sabotage an enemy's plans.
What was the name of the treaty signed in Paris in 1783 that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Which American diplomat, serving as an ambassador to France, played a key role in securing French support during the Revolutionary War?
Benjamin Franklin
Which one was the one that end in a draw and showed that the training of Baron Von Stuebon was successful
Monmouth
What was the strategy of George Washington and the French that led to the success of the Battle of Yorktown.
George Washington's army surrounded Yorktown on land, while the French navy blocked the Chesapeake Bay, trapping the British with no way to escape.
These hired foreign soldiers, including the Hessians, were paid by Britain to fight against the colonies. What is this term?
Mercenaries
What was the name of the secretive military intelligence network established by the Continental Army to gather information on British movements?
Culper Spy Ring
This guy was a French aristocrat that spoke little English but became one of George Washington's most trusted generals.
Hint his full name was Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier.
Marquis de Lafayette
This battle marked the worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War, where the British captured the city of Charleston and 5,000 troops of the Continental Army was forced to surrender.
Battle of Charleston
List the importance of each Battle: Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge and Yorktown
Trenton: The first major American victory, boosting morale and encouraging re-enlistment after a series of defeats.
Saratoga: Secured French alliance
Valley Forge: Transformed the Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force thanks to Baron Von Stuebon
Yorktown: Led to British surrender, effectively ending the war and securing American indpendence
Which religious group, known for their pacifist beliefs, largely opposed the Revolutionary War and had many members who refused to fight in the conflict?
Quakers
This author wrote a series of pamphlets. One is known as The American Crisis, which included the famous line "These are the times that try men's souls" to inspire the colonists during the darkest days of the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Paine
This guy was known as the Swamp Fox
Francis Marion
This was the first win in the southern campaign. In this 1781 battle, American forces under Daniel Morgan used clever tactics, including a strategic retreat to lure British troops into a trap, resulting in a decisive victory.
Battle of Cowpens