VOCAB
These individuals were fighting for independence during the American Rev.
Who are the Patriots?
These individuals remained loyal to the crown during the revolution.
Who are the loyalists?
On what date was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
He was the commander in chief of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
The first shot or "shot heard round the world" was fired at this battle
The battle of Lexington and Chonchord
During the Revolutionary War, both sides used one-shot weapons known as _________
What are muskets?
These Patriot militiamen were said to be able to fight in under a minute.
Who were the Minutemen?
He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.
Who it Thomas Jefferson?
This man trained the soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge
Who is Baron von Steuben?
During this early battle of the American Revolution, Patriots fought on a hill and gained confidence after killing hundreds of British Troops. The Patriots were told not to fire until they saw the color of their eyes.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
During the winter at Valley Forge, the Continental army trained heavily with this weapon.
What is a bayonet?
Which side had the advantage of having a well trained well-disciplined army?
Who are the British?
One of the more famous lines in the declaration, Jefferson wrote that "all men are created ________"
What is Equal?
This woman was carrying water to soldiers during the middle of the battle of Monmouth. Her husband died while manning a cannon. She would then take up his cannon duties, and fight alongside the men during this battle.
Who is Molly Pitcher?
One of the more famous moments of The Amerian Rev. On Dec. 25th Washington Crossed the Deleware at midnight and captured 500 Hessian Troops.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This style of warfare was developed by the Native Americans and is known as ambush warfare.
What is Guerilla Warfare?
Which side had the advantage of fighting for a cause rather than just for the crown?
Who are the Patriots?
He was the editor and oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is also credited with discovering electricity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
British General at the Battle of Yorktown. He formally surrenders to George Washington.
Who is General Cornwallis?
After this Patriot victory, the French declared their support for the Patriot cause.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
What are the two other names for British soldiers?
Red Coats and Lobsterbacks
Name some of the hardships that the Patriot soldiers faced during their winter at Valley Forge.
Smallpox, bad water, low on food, not enough clothes
What are the three unalienable rights that all men are given by their creator?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
This man is known as the biggest traitor in American History as he switched sides during the middle of the Rev.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
This American victory persuaded the British to end the war.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?